P-308 FATAL WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS

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Abstract Introduction Workplace accidents, brief events that occur during professional activities and result in physical or psychological harm, have serious consequences for workers and the national economy. This study aims to determine the epidemiological characteristics of the victims and identify the main mechanisms involved to formulate preventive recommendations. Materials and Methods A retrospective descriptive study was conducted by examining the records of forensic autopsies at Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca over a ten-year period, from 2012 to 2022, including 100 cases of fatal workplace accidents. Results During this period, 100 fatal workplace accidents were recorded, with an average of 10 accidents per year. Men accounted for 98.03% of the victims, with an average age of 38.4 years. The majority of deaths occurred in the construction sector (48 cases). The most common accidents were falls at the workplace (71 cases) and injuries related to work activities (27 cases). One case of acute gas poisoning was also reported. The main causes of death were polytrauma (60 cases), with 2 cases of burns, one case of severe tetanus, and one case of fatal gas poisoning. Discussion and Conclusion Fatal workplace accidents primarily affect active men, especially in the construction, agriculture, and mechanical industry sectors. Preventing these incidents requires a comprehensive approach involving employers, employees, occupational health physicians, insurers, and legislators.