ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 3

Fatal Cranial Injuries Caused by an Electric Angle Grinder
Rougé, D
Rangueil University Hospital,

Allery, J-P
Rangueil University Hospital,

Telmon, N
Rangueil University Hospital,

Scolan, V
Rangueil University Hospital,

(Received 7 February 2000; accepted 15 May 2000)

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.

Keywords:
forensic science, forensic pathology, death, autopsy, angle grinder, head injury

Paper ID: JFS14979J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14979J
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