Construction workers in Fürnitz of 600 kg of excavated excitement seriously injured!

Construction workers in Fürnitz of 600 kg of excavated excitement seriously injured!

Fürnitz, Österreich - On June 11, 2025, a serious work accident occurred on a construction site in Fürnitz, which caused a sensation for both the emergency services and in public. A 51-year-old construction worker from the Spittal/Drau district was recorded by a overturned excavator gripper who had a total weight of around 600 kilograms. The excavator gripper, such as [Gailtal Journal] (https://gailtal-journal.at/aktuell/bauerker-von-600-kilo-machine part-fertile-fitty-hiring-hubauer-per-hubauer-Inskl. Thigh.

The emergency doctor immediately helped first aid, but the condition of the man required quick medical care. For this reason, he was flown to the Villach State Hospital with a rescue helicopter to get further treatments there. The exact circumstances that led to the accident are currently still unclear and are examined by the responsible authorities.

similar incidents in Germany

n-tv , the evacuation was carried out by 19 rescue doctors and a rescue helicopter. Tragically, the 30-year-old later succumbed to his serious injuries in the hospital.

It is alarming that such serious accidents in the construction industry keep occurring. According to IAG Mainz, there were over 700,000 accidents in Germany annually, with construction sites being a special source of danger. In 2021, the construction industry was the second highest accident rate, with 56 accidents per 1,000 employees. It is particularly worrying that every four days a person dies on a construction site in an accident.

measures for accident prevention

In order to increase security on construction sites, technical, organizational and personal measures are essential. This includes the provision of secure work equipment as well as the qualification and instruction of the staff, especially in the operation of earth construction machines. Personal protective equipment such as protective helmets, safety shoes and warning clothing also play a crucial role in avoiding accidents or reducing their consequences.

The latest accidents are an urgent reminder that the construction industry has to continuously work on improving security in order to better protect employees and to further reduce the number of accidents.