An accidental death due to electric grinder: Dupatta as a strangulation hazard

Abstract

Accidents could occur at home in any age group. Accidental ligature strangulation in adults could be prevented. We are reporting a case of a woman who died in her kitchen due to accidental strangulation by her dupatta while working with the electric grinder. This case highlights the need to educate the people about the safety and potential hazards of these machines.

Keywords

• Accidental death
• ligature strangulation
• prevention