Cases of fatal electrocution due to contact between carbon fibre fishing rods and overhead power lines

IF 1.3 Q3 MEDICINE, LEGAL
Szymon Rzepczyk, Paweł Świderski, Maciej Obst, Damian Rusek, Beata Bożek, Zbigniew Żaba, Czesław Żaba
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Abstract

Electrocution caused by electricity conducted via overhead power lines carries a high risk to health and life. With the introduction and proliferation of conductive carbon fibre fishing tackle, severe and fatal electrocution occurs due to accidental contact with overhead transmission lines. The paper presents three cases of men who died due to electrocution from a conductive fishing rod, which occurred in the same fishery over several years. The deaths occurred on the spot in two cases despite rapid rescue efforts. One of the men died in the hospital the following day due to developing severe complications. Additionally, all of the victims were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. During postmortem diagnosis, skin lesions were identified as signs of electric shock on the hands and feet in each case. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there is no similar case series available in the literature where several almost identical fatal electrocutions occurred in the same place as a result of contact of a fishing rod with overhead power lines. Action is needed to avoid similar incidents and to increase safety in the vicinity of power lines.
碳纤维钓竿与架空电线接触导致致命触电的案例
通过架空输电线传导的电导致的触电对健康和生命具有很高的风险。随着导电碳纤维钓具的引入和普及,因意外接触架空输电线而导致严重和致命的触电事故时有发生。本文介绍了三年来在同一渔场发生的三起男子因导电钓竿触电死亡的案例。其中两例尽管抢救及时,但仍当场死亡。其中一名男子因出现严重并发症,第二天在医院死亡。此外,所有受害者在事发时都受到酒精的影响。在尸检过程中,发现每名受害者的手部和脚部都有电击痕迹。据作者所知,文献中没有类似的系列病例,即在同一地点因鱼竿接触架空电线而发生几起几乎相同的致命触电事故。有必要采取行动避免类似事件的发生,并加强电线附近的安全。
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51
审稿时长
17 weeks
期刊介绍: Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, the official publication of The International Association of Law and Forensic Sciences (IALFS), is an open access journal that publishes articles in the forensic sciences, pathology and clinical forensic medicine and its related specialities. The journal carries classic reviews, case studies, original research, hypotheses and learning points, offering critical analysis and scientific appraisal.
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