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Identification And Comparison Of Fingerprint Damages Among Cardamom Plantation Laborers

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Aswathy K R, Shivam Dwivedi
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.15.2024.13426-13450

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Fingerprints, unique to individuals, formed during embryonic development, and remaining constant throughout life, have long been acknowledged as an essential forensic science identification technique. Their permanence, universality, inimitability, and classifiability make them invaluable in criminal investigations, often serving as crucial evidence. Beyond mere visual inspection, the analysis extends to macro details, Galton characteristics, and dimensional attributes, unveiling practical observations of an individual's occupation and activities related to the workplace. Occupational marks within fingerprints offer crucial forensic indicators, particularly among manual laborers engaged in diverse professions. This study focuses on cardamom plantation workers, elucidating the impact of gender on occupational tasks and associated marks faced by cardamom plantation workers, including stress, chronic pain, and fatigue, exacerbated by harsh environmental conditions. The meticulous examination and analysis of 105 individuals reveals prevalent patterns, such as loops, whorls, and composites, alongside gendered divisions in labor tasks. Physical examinations uncover many damages, from scars to calluses, providing insights into damage prevalence and informing targeted injury prevention and management interventions. Microscopic examination further illuminates fingerprint damages, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessments to mitigate occupational risks effectively. Despite the tangible consequences of labor-intensive tasks, this study catalyzes improvements in workplace conditions, occupational health, and safety in agriculture. The findings of this investigation have significant implications in forensic science, particularly in the realm of fingerprint analysis and identification. Furthermore, identifying occupation-related patterns within fingerprints may aid law enforcement agencies in narrowing down suspects and establishing connections in criminal investigations, offering hope and optimism for the future of forensic science and occupational health and safety.

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