Abstract
Occupational injury is a major and often preventable health problem in a work environment. Every year around a million people are affected and thousands are killed in work related accidents. Fishing as a sport and occupation is enjoyed and practiced by people of all age groups. Fishing related hazards and injuries are common but unreported. A fatal case of amputation of a limb caused by fishing net is described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 377-381 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01-08-2007 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Law