Journal Published Online: 01 October 1984
Volume 29, Issue 4

Suicide by the Use of a Chain Saw

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The paper describes a case of suicide by the use of a chain saw. Visceral and tissue damage caused by vibrations are documented in occupational medicine, but fatal damage is not often seen at autopsy. This paper gives an account of the damage to viscera and tissues that has been noted when strong vibrations of low frequency have been directed to the body for a very short time with fatal result after a few minutes survival time.

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Segerberg-Konttinen, M
University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Pages: 4
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Stock #: JFS11798J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11798J