Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 2

Decapitation as An Extreme Occupational Hazard - A Case Report

  • Author:
  • Arsalaan F Rashid1, Farida Noor2, Zafar Iqbal3, Masarat4, Akash Deep Aggarwal5,
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Published Online: Jun 1, 2018
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 80 to 83

1Lecturer, Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Srinagar

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

3Medical Officer, J & K State Health Services, Srinagar

4Resident, Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Srinagar

5Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Patiala

* E-mail: toakashdeep@yahoo.com

Abstract

Accidental decapitation is a rare occurrence in field of medical literature. This is the second accidental decapitation seen by the authors in course of their professional duties. The present case deals with the decapitation of a young adult working as a laborer at a cement mixing plant on a construction site. Simple safety techniques and precautions could have saved the life of the deceased.

Keywords

Accident, Autopsy, Death, Decapitation, Injuries, Occupational, Neck, Workplace