Citation

Telmon N, Allery JP, Scolan V, Rouge D. J. Forensic Sci. 2001; 46(2): 389-391.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, American Society for Testing and Materials, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11305448

Abstract

A case of fatal cranial injuries caused by an angle grinder is reported. The scalp lesions were typical of those produced by a cutting disk in a side-slipping movement. On the cranial vault were two bony losses of substance, one of which was deep enough for intracranial penetration of the disk. Signs of deflection of the disk, identical to those found on the scalp, were observed on the external bony table. Because of the circumstances in which the victim was discovered, in particular the damage to the machine which had a broken handle, and the lack of any indication of homicide or suicide, an accident is the most likely hypothesis.

Language: en

Keywords

Accidents; Adult; Autopsy; Cause of Death; Craniocerebral Trauma; Equipment Failure; Fatal Outcome; Humans; Male; Manufactured Materials