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