Fatal impalement injuries after falls at construction sites.
Three fatal accidents suffered by men at construction sites are reported. The victims fell from a considerable height onto metal construction rods and died from impalement injuries. The particular features of wound morphology are discussed. The influence of alcohol and medicines is also considered as a contributory cause of the falls.
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Institut für Gerichtliche Medizin, Universitat Wien, Austria.
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating