Workers in Dornbirn fatally injured by heavy stone slabs

Workers in Dornbirn fatally injured by heavy stone slabs

Dornbirn, Österreich - A tragic accident accident occurred in Dornbirn, in which a 44-year-old worker lost his life. The accident happened during sorting work on the site of a commercial enterprise when the worker was hit and trapped by heavy natural stone slabs. Despite the rapid reaction of his colleagues, who could free him, the attempts to resuscinate remained unsuccessful both by these and the alarmed rescue workers. The man died at the scene of the accident. The investigation into the exact cause of the accident is currently underway and have so far not been shown any evidence of third-party participation, as reported.

The incident emphasizes the dangers that are common in the construction and natural stone industry. Construction sites are known for their high accident frequency, which is about twice as high as in other workplaces. The most common sources of danger are constant changes in the work environment, high physical stress and unpredictable weather influences that can lead to serious accidents together with a large time and term. According to the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine (BauA), the most dangerous activities in the construction industry are transport and traffic (33.2 % of accidents) as well as the extraction and production of materials (24.1 %) German craft Zeitung.

urgency of security measures

It is essential that all employees are trained in dealing with sources of danger and know what measures must be taken in an emergency. In addition to the training, regular checks of work equipment and rescue equipment as well as the provision of personal protective equipment are also necessary to avoid serious injuries.