Serious work accident in Spittal: College with excavators

Serious work accident in Spittal: College with excavators

A unfortunate incident occurred this morning in Spittal on the Drau when a work accident brought a 20-year-old man into acute danger. At 10:45 a.m., a 59-year-old colleague drove unintentionally over the foot of his younger while reversing with a mobile hydraulic excavator. The 20-year-old was just working behind the excavator and was not noticed by the driver.

The accident passed on a construction site in the Spittal/Drau district, where both men were employed. Eyewitnesses reported that the noise of the excavator may have led to the fact that the 59-year-old did not hear his colleague.

rescue measure after the accident

After the incident, other work colleagues immediately provided first aid. Due to the severity of the injuries, a quick medical intervention was necessary. Therefore, the injured person was immediately flown to the LKH Villach with the RK1 rescue helicopter, where he was treated further. The injuries were described as an indefinite degree, which means that the exact severity is only clear after extensive examination.

This incident is still being examined to clarify the exact circumstances and possible security deficiencies. As is well known, construction site accidents are dangerous and always remember caution. In this case, it shows how important it is to consider each other and ensure that all workers are clearly visible, especially near heavy machines.

The situation remains tense, while the injured person's colleagues are concerned about his recovery and think about the severity of the accident. Further details are expected later because the investigation will continue. For additional information on this incident, see the current reporting on www.5min.at .