Medicolegal i̇nvestigation of deaths DUE to occupational accidents between 2011-2015 in Diyarbakir

The main objective of this study was to explore deaths due to occupational accidents between 2011-2015 in Diyarbakır. Material and Methods: In this study, examinations of corpses and autopsy reports of the deaths due to occupational accidents, which are in Diyarbakır Forensic Medicine Directorate archive files, have been analyzed retrospectively. It has been found that 138 of the 4804 judicially reported deaths were sourced from occupational accidents. Findings: It has been found that most of the deaths happened in 2013 (n=33), according to seasons, mostly happened in spring season (n=42) ,when we evaluate the months and days in may (n=19) and in september (n=19) mostly happened, and on Monday (n=29) mostly occured. Among the peripheral cities, the most of deaths were from Şırnak city (n=21). 137 (99,3%) of the 138 cases were male and only one of them (0,7%) was female. The most of cases were encountered in the range of 31-40 (n=59) years. 19 (13,8%) were in the age of 11-20 years, 2 (1,4%) were in the 61-70 years. Looking at the distribution of death from occupational accidents the majority was seen due to building sector (39,9%). 39,9% (n=55) were due to falls from height, 15,2 % (n=21) due to collision, 11,6% of them happened because of electricity shock. Conclusion: Occupational accidents are one of the most important social problems for a country but majority of deaths can be prevented with very simple, practical and low cost precautions. Key Words: Occupational accidents, death, forensic medicine,