Lightning metallization injury

Blumenthal, Ryan; Nixon, Kenneth J.; Gomes, Chandima; Hunt, Hugh Gp

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Lightning metallization injury

Blumenthal, Ryan; Nixon, Kenneth J.; Gomes, Chandima; Hunt, Hugh Gp

URI: https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/87014

Date: 2022-12

Abstract:

We report the case of an unusual lightning-related phenomenon. A 41-year-old male construction worker sustained a direct lightning strike, at approximately 16:00 SAST, in mid-November 2021. Scene examination showed a large amount of mud, because of the rain, and remnants of torn-and-tattered clothing.

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