Accidental Ligature Strangulation by an Ironing Machine: An Unusual Case
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Tarih
2010
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Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
In this paper, we present a case of a 53-year-old woman who had her headscarf catch on the cylinder ironing machine in the laundry of the hospital where she worked. The hospital workers found the woman dead with her head stuck to the ironing machine. After the death scene investigation and autopsy were completed, it was determined that the death occurred as a result of accidental ligature strangulation. Accidental ligature strangulation in which an article of clothing is caught in such an electrical machine and strangles the wearer is very rare. This case highlights the fact that these kinds of machines can be hazardous to work around and that increased safety measures should be taken to insure worker safety; additionally, the people who use these machines should be educated on the potential hazards.
Açıklama
1st International Eurasian Congress of Forensic Sciences -- OCT 08-11, 2008 -- Istanbul, TURKEY
Anahtar Kelimeler
Forensic science, Asphyxia, Strangulation, Ligature, Accident, Death
Kaynak
Journal of Forensic Sciences
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
55
Sayı
1
Künye
Doğan, K. H., Demirci, Ş., Günaydın, G., Büken, B., (2010). Accidental Ligature Strangulation by an Ironing Machine: An Unusual Case. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 55(1), 251-253. Doi: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01224.x
