Technician injured life -threatening: flames grab face!

Technician injured life -threatening: flames grab face!

Enns, Österreich - A dramatic work accident occurred on Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, in Enns, Upper Austria. A 46-year-old technician from the Amstetten district of Lower Austrian wanted to heat a metal disc with a hot air dryer when a flame suddenly arose and caught it on the face. According to the Upper Austria police, the man had to be flown immediately with a rescue helicopter to the Kepler University Hospital in order to be treated there for severe burns, such as 5min.at reported .

serious incident with subsequent injuries

The consequences of the incident are not only limited to the injured technician. A total of three people were injured in a different tragic event when a car crashed into a tree. Even if this situation is not directly connected to the work accident in Enns, it shows the dangers that can lurk in everyday life. According to noe.orf.at , these injured also had to be medical care. Such events warn for caution in the workplace and in road traffic.

The police have created a report on both incidents to clarify the exact circumstances and check preventive measures. Such accidents throw a light on the importance of safety precautions, both in the professional and private sector.