32-year-old is seriously injured in woodwork in Braunau

32-year-old is seriously injured in woodwork in Braunau

This morning an unfortunate incident occurred in the Braunau district when a 32-year-old got into a circular saw during wooden tailoring work. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. in the courtyard of a residential building in the municipal area of Höhnhart, where the man went to his father.

When cutting meters, the man's left hand fell into the ongoing saw blade of the circular saw. Such accidents that can occur in wood processing illustrate the dangers associated with the use of machines. The 32-year-old's injuries are currently indefinite, which means that the exact severity cannot yet be finally assessed. Immediately after the incident, he was taken to the Ried hospital to be treated medically. The incident once again shows how important it is to use the highest caution when dealing with technical devices, especially when working in the craft sector.

Details of the incident

According to the Upper Austria police who examine the case, the exact course of the accident is still determined. It is not the first time that such accidents occur in the region, since the risks of wood cutting and dealing with electrical devices are generally known. The local fire brigade and the emergency services were quickly on site to provide first aid and to transport the injured to the clinic as quickly as possible.

The wood craft, which has a long tradition in the Braunau region, requires specialist and mindfulness. Especially when working with chainsaws and circular saws, it is essential to consider the necessary know-how and the safety precautions in order to avoid accidents of this kind. Awareness of security at work can prevent many of these serious injuries.

currently remains to be seen, while information on the incident is still collected. The fire brigade training area and the surrounding companies are called to carry out training on security measures and to sensitize their staff. Such prevention measures could help to minimize the risk of improper use of these materials.

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