Muldenkipper crashes 150 meters: drivers thrown out of the cabin!

Muldenkipper crashes 150 meters: drivers thrown out of the cabin!

Kühtai, Österreich - A serious work accident occurred on March 27, 2025 in Kühtai, at the dam of the Läntal-Kraftwerk reservoir. A 26-year-old Austrian worker was busy with a dump truck when the accident happened. The driver got over the edge of the dam while reversing. As a result, the vehicle lost its balance and fell over a dangerous 45 degree steep embankment, where it overturned several times and fell down the dam for about 150 meters. The driver was thrown out of the driver's cab and suffered injuries of an undetermined degree. Fortunately, he was able to get to safety with the support of colleagues.

The rescue operation was extensive and included fire brigade from Silz and Gries in the Sellrain, who secured the vehicle. There were also two police patrols, an emergency doctor and an emergency helicopter. After an initial examination on site, the injured driver was flown to the Innsbruck Clinic to treat his wounds. Eyewitnesses reported on the dramatic situation at the scene of the accident. This event is highlighting the risks and dangers associated with working in construction.

fatal work accident in Waidhofen an der Thaya

Also on March 27, 2025, another tragic incident occurred in the Waidhofen district on the Thaya. Here a 39-year-old Slovak worker was overwhelmed by a dump truck and immediately died at the scene of the accident. The 49-year-old driver, also Slovak of temporary workers, had driven forward with sand and probably overlooked his work colleagues. This tragedy not only cost a person's life, but also shows how quickly and unpredictably such accidents can happen.

The 49-year-old suffered a shock after the incident and was looked after by the rescue workers. The labor inspectorate was informed about the incident in order to initiate further examinations and clarify possible causes. Unfortunately, such work accidents are not uncommon in the construction and transport industry and lead to numerous injuries and even deaths every year.

analyzes and prevention

According to the labor inspection, almost 5,500 people die in the EU every year due to accidents at work. The damage caused by such incidents amounts to direct insurance costs of an estimated 20 billion euros, while 149 million working days are lost. Many of these accidents could be prevented by operational measures, since organizational defects often create dangerous conditions.

In order to increase safety at work, a thorough analysis of the causes of the accident is essential. Inadequate planning, time pressure and lack of experience are among the most common causes of injuries and dangerous conditions. Preventive measures that promote security culture in companies could play a crucial role in minimizing the risk of such accidents. Questions about security specifications and the model effect of superiors should always be taken into account when analyzing work accidents.

The latest incidents in Kühtai and Waidhofen on the Thaya illustrate the urgent need to improve working conditions in the industry to protect the life of workers.

More about the causes and prevention of work accidents can be read on the website of the Work inspection . Further information about the latest tragedies can be found at Today .