Tragedy in the power plant: 32-year-old diver died during use

Tragedy in the power plant: 32-year-old diver died during use

On April 4, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in the water basin of a power plant in Vienna, in which a 32-year-old professional diver died during repair work. According to fireworld.at the incident happened around 3:45 p.m. The cause of the fatal incident was a failure of the radio connection during the dive.

Despite immediate rescue attempts, which included the support from a second diver, the professional diver could be recovered lifelessly from a depth of several meters. The Vienna professional fire brigade and diving service were also on site to provide help. Emergency measures included the use of a safety device, but they were unsuccessful. The acute care in Vienna took care of the persons present, while the labor inspectorate was informed about the incident and investigations into the closer circumstances.

relevant safety precautions

A detailed dive list that documents all divers, the dive site, the planned depth, diving times and incidents is essential. This list helps to secure the surface to monitor the divers and react quickly in an emergency. In addition, there must be a well -thought -out emergency plan that is adapted to the circumstances of the diving site.

meaning of the surface protection

During the dive, surface protection on land or on a boat should be available to observe the diving area and help in an emergency. The group leader is responsible for ensuring that these measures are taken. Safety equipment, including first aid sets and oxygen emergency systems, significantly increases safety during the dive.

This serious incident in Vienna underlines the need to keep security standards rigoros and constantly improve in order to minimize the risk of divers. The ongoing investigations will provide crucial information about the exact circumstances of the incident and hopefully lead to ensuring better security practices in the future.