Abstract
Workplace accidents are major contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Faulty machinery, outdated infrastructure or carelessness of workers are the main etiological factors. Herein we present a case where a workman died on the spot due to fall of a heavy metallic slab over him. Proper education of workers regarding use of machines, necessary precautions to be undertaken during work, and installation of safety measures at workplace are stressed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 23-25 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of South India Medicolegal Association |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-03-2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine