Citation

Eren B, Türkmen N, Dokgöz H. Soud. Lek. 2012; 57(4): 64-65.

Vernacular Title

Neobvyklé poranění hlavy a krku ve výtahu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Česká lékařská společnost J. E. Purkyně, Publisher Statni Zdravotnicke Nakladatelstvi)

DOI

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PMID

23121036

Abstract

Industrial injuries related to auto-load-carrying vehicles were not frequently reported in the literature. Presented case was, 31-year-old male furniture worker. Deceased was found in awkward position in furniture workshop. Victim was observed on his knees in front of the elevator, head and neck lodged within openings of the elevator, and head and neck structures compressed-guillotined by the lower platform of the elevator were detected. We presented rare case of head and neck compression by elevator. Key words: head - neck - accidents - elevator - autopsy.

Language: en