The collapse of toilets in Glasgow

Scott Med J. 1993 Dec;38(6):185. doi: 10.1177/003693309303800609.

Abstract

Three cases are presented of porcelain lavatory pans collapsing under body weight, producing wounds which required hospital treatment. Excessive age of the toilets was implicated as a causative factor. As many toilets get older episodes of collapse may become more common, resulting in further injuries.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Buttocks / injuries*
  • Causality
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Scotland / epidemiology
  • Thigh / injuries*
  • Toilet Facilities / standards*
  • Urban Health
  • Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / etiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / prevention & control