Shock in Schwarzenberg: Farmer seriously injured in accident!

Shock in Schwarzenberg: Farmer seriously injured in accident!

On June 2, 2025, there was a serious industrial accident in Schwarzenberg, Bregenz district, Austria. A 28-year-old farmer was seriously injured in a winch incident around 2:15 p.m. The farmer had intended to attach the winch to his tractor. He moved the tractor towards the winch and, with the engine running, went between the vehicle and the winch to attach the coupling rod.

During this work, the farmer unintentionally activated a control lever on the tractor. This caused the winch to lift and the farmer became trapped. The severity of his injuries is particularly characterized by chest injuries. First responders were quickly on the scene and alerted the emergency services. The emergency doctor was able to provide first aid immediately after the accident. The injured farmer was then flown to the Feldkirch State Hospital in the C8 rescue helicopter. This is reported by [vol.at](https://www.vol.at/schwerer-arbeitsunfall-in-schwarzenberg-landwirt-einge Klemmt/9448457).

Details about the accident

The exact course of the accident and further details about the circumstances have not yet been published. Nevertheless, the incident was classified as a serious industrial accident. vorarlberg.orf.at also reported the severity of the injuries, which required immediate medical treatment.

Such incidents highlight safety in agriculture, an industry that is often fraught with particular dangers. This makes the provisions that have been discussed at national level in recent months all the more important. For example, on October 9, 2023, the federal government presented a draft law on Convention No. 184 of the International Labor Organization (ILO), which regulates comprehensive minimum standards for occupational safety in agriculture. This Convention is the first international instrument specifically aimed at the safety and health of agricultural workers.

Relevance of occupational safety regulations

It takes into account the special needs of temporary and seasonal workers as well as young workers, particularly with regard to dangerous work. This agreement also contains regulations on working hours and the creation of a social security system in the event of accidents at work and occupational diseases. Maternity leave for female employees is also taken into account. According to the Federal Government, no changes to domestic legislation are required to ratify the Convention, which is a positive development for overall workplace safety. Further information can be found at haufe.de.

In light of the serious accident in Schwarzenberg, it is crucial that occupational health and safety in agriculture is continuously improved to prevent similar incidents in the future and to ensure the safety of workers.