Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1

Accidental Sharp Force Injury – An Unusual Presentation with Abrasive Disc

  • Author:
  • Rajesh V. Bardale1,, Pradeep G. Dixit2
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Published Online: Jun 1, 2012
  • Page Number: 57 to 59

1Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Miraj

2Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur

*Corresponding author Dr. RV Bardale Phone: +919420254589 Email: bardalerv@yahoo.co.in

Abstract

Isolated case reports of sharp force missile injuries due to moving disc of machine were reported in past and either they are accidental or suicidal. In this case report, an unusual type of presentation is reported where the operator operating the machine died and another child playing in the vicinity had transacted left arm due to one and same broken circular abrasive disc. Abrasive saw blades are used to cut bars, stock pipes and other materials that are made of metal, concrete or masonry. In this communication we have discussed the mechanism for causation of such injuries and suggested some preventive aspects.

Keywords

abrasive saw, injury, sharp force, manner of death, missile