KMID : 0357820020260020064
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Korean Journal of Legal Medicine 2002 Volume.26 No. 2 p.64 ~ p.71
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A 10-Year Review of Railway-Related Fatalities
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Choi Young-Shik
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Abstract
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A study of accidental railway-related fatalities was performed using the case files of the Office of the National Institute of Scientific Investigation, Seoul, Korea, during the years 1992-2002 revealed 54 cases in which either a train caused death or in which a body was found dead by the tracks. To describe the features of railway-related deaths, I reviewed autopsy, and accident report data on all such deaths. Of the total 54 railway-related deaths, men accounted for 87% of the deaths. The manners of deaths were as follows: 23 were suicides, 2 were the result of criminal violence, 9 were accidents, and 20 were due to other causes. Most railway fatalities were among men between the age of 20-40 years. Many railway related fatalities occurred under 9 o¡¯clock and over 22 o¡¯clock. A blood alcohol concentration >0.05 % was found in 30 cases. Fatal railway injury is characterized by extensive disruption of more than one body region. A discussion ensues concerning the most common type of accidental railway-related fatalities, why they occur, and what future work remains in order to avoid such fatalities. Evidently, fatalities more frequently result from suicides, and then victims¡¯ disregard for safety. In conclusion, it is hoped that this article will serve as a catalyst for future research on this subject.
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KEYWORD
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Railroad accidents, Accident prevention, Alcohol
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