Tomruk Çarpmasına Bağlı Ölümler: Bir Otopsi Çalışması: Retrospektif Çalışma

İngilizce (OpenAlex)

Objective: The forestry sector is considered one of the most hazardous industries in terms of occupational accidents. Particularly in Artvin province, due to the region's challenging geographical conditions and intense forestry activities, logging injuries emerge as a significant risk factor. This study aims to retrospectively examine deaths resulting from logging injuries and to identify the characteristics of such accidents. Material and Methods: This study was conducted through a retrospective analysis of cases of death caused by logging injuries, where autopsies were performed by the Artvin Forensic Medicine Branch Directorate. The study comprehensively evaluated the demographic characteristics of the cases, the types of injuries, causes of death, and the circumstances under which the incidents occurred. Results: All of the 11 cases examined in the study were male, with an average age of 58.4 years. It was found that all of the deaths occurred in rural areas and that 90% resulted from blunt trauma due to logging impact. The most frequent injury sites were the head and neck (n=6), with the most common causes of death identified as brain tissue damage and intracranial hemorrhage. Additionally, it was determined that 54% of the cases occurred during the autumn season. Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight that logging injuries represent a significant occupational health issue, necessitating urgent preventive measures. Enhancing occupational safety training, promoting the use of protective equipment, and integrating technological innovations into work processes could be effective in reducing the incidence of such injuries and fatalities.