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[Electrocution accident with three-week survival].

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  • 1Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Heidelberg.

Archiv Fur Kriminologie
|November 1, 1992
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An electrical accident involving a 55-year-old man resulted in ventricular fibrillation and death due to ischemic brain damage. Investigation revealed accidental electrocution from a damaged lubricating grease container delivering up to 240V.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Forensic Pathology

Background:

  • A 55-year-old male presented with ventricular fibrillation and subsequent ischemic brain damage, leading to death.
  • Initial diagnosis of myocardial infarction was reconsidered due to unusual clinical findings.

Observation:

  • The patient was found unconscious near a power press at his workplace.
  • Distinctive electrical current marks were observed on both palms.
  • A lubricating grease container at the worksite was found to be energized.

Findings:

  • Technical damage to a multi-pole plug on the container, caused by abraded plastic nipples, allowed incorrect orientation.
  • This incorrect plug orientation resulted in the container's top becoming energized with up to 240 volts.

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  • The patient's condition was attributed to accidental electrocution via the energized container.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the critical importance of proper equipment maintenance and safety protocols in industrial settings.
    • Underscores the potential for severe electrical hazards from seemingly innocuous equipment failures.
    • Emphasizes the need for robust design features that prevent incorrect connections, even under conditions of wear and tear.