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Tragic accident at work: mechanic in Weiz seriously injured!
A car mechanic suffers severe burns in an industrial accident in Weiz while checking spark plugs.
Tragic accident at work: mechanic in Weiz seriously injured!
On Friday afternoon, a serious accident occurred in a car workshop in Weiz, in which a 33-year-old mechanic was seriously injured. The accident happened around 1:40 p.m. while the mechanic was leaning over the engine compartment of a vintage car to check for sparking from the spark plug. At that moment, a colleague started the engine, which caused fuel gases to ignite in the engine compartment. A flash of flame then caught the mechanic's upper body.
Despite the quick reaction of his work colleagues, who tried to smother the flames with a T-shirt, the mechanic suffered severe burns to his face and neck. An emergency doctor put him into an artificial deep sleep at the scene of the accident before he was transported to the LKH Graz in a rescue helicopter. The current state of health of the injured person is not known at this time.
The dangers of burns
Burns are among the most painful injuries that can occur in various professions. According to [arbeitsunfall113.de](https://arbeitsunfall113.de/ reisen/2024-veraetzungen-verbrennung-nach-arbeitsunfall-das-muessen-sie-jetzt-beachten/), they arise from contact with fire, hot surfaces or liquids. The extent of injuries ranges from minor abrasions that heal within a few days to severe cases that require extensive treatment and long-term rehabilitation.
This makes it all the more important to act quickly to limit the damage. First aid for burns involves cooling the affected skin area with cool running water for 10 to 15 minutes. In Germany, around 16,872 occupational accidents involving burns are reported every year, which is why awareness of the dangers in the workplace is essential.
Legal aspects and support
In the event of an accident at work, those affected are covered by the care and compensation system of the statutory accident insurance. The accident insurance covers the costs of medical treatment and rehabilitative measures, as dguv.de explains. This coverage applies not only to employees, but also to students and children in daycare centers.
It is also important that the employer reports the accident to the employers' liability insurance association immediately. Documenting all complaints and communicating with the BG are crucial for appropriate compensation and support. If there is insufficient compensation, those affected can find help through digital case reviews or support from specialist lawyers.
Given the serious injuries suffered by the mechanic in Weiz, rehabilitation and psychological support will also play an important role in the next few days in order to avoid long-term consequential damage.