Stockenboi: forest worker seriously injured in the event of an accident

Stockenboi: forest worker seriously injured in the event of an accident

On Thursday afternoon, a serious work accident occurred in the municipality of Stockenboi. A 48-year-old man from the Villach-Land district was to do forestry work in a forest area when he was injured in a misfortune.

The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when the worker tried to remove a steel rope from a winch. Unfortunately, the rope suddenly pulled back and clamped his hand. This led to serious injuries that had to be treated immediately.

first aid and fast rescue

A colleague of the injured worker reacted immediately and provided first aid. At the same time, the rescue chain was started. The rapid reaction of the work colleague was crucial to stabilize the situation and to take care of the injured as soon as possible.

The 48-year-old shock was flown to the University Hospital RK1 to the University Hospital Klagenfurt. The choice of air transport underlines the severity of the injuries, since access to medical help in such remote areas is often difficult.

The exact circumstances of the incident are currently being examined further to avoid similar accidents in the future. Forest work is often dangerous, which is why security and protective measures should have top priority.

This incident once again discloses the risks in the forestry sector and shows how important it is that workers are well trained in dealing with heavy machines and materials. The incident reminds you of how quickly danger can arise from unexpected situations.

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