title: [Death after explosion of an "empty" acetone barrel].
abstract: Inappropriate disposal of (hazardous) waste material led to an explosion of an acetone-air mixture in a metal barrel. The lid was blown off and caused blunt traumatization with fatal exsanguination. The case furnishes information relevant for the practical teaching of forensic knowledge and the indicated consultation of medico-legal experts already at scene.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin des Universitätsklinikums Schleswig-Holstein.
authors.forename: Johanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Preuss-Wössner
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin des Universitätsklinikums Schleswig-Holstein.
authors.forename: Ivana
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gerling
mesh_terms: D000096:Acetone; D000328:Adult; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005107:Explosions; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006256:Hazardous Waste; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D006256:Hazardous Waste; D000096:Acetone