Serious work accident in Enns: 26-year-old falls from 6.5 meters

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In Enns ereignete sich ein schwerer Arbeitsunfall, als ein 26-jähriger polnischer Leiharbeiter aus 6,5 Metern stürzte. Erste Hilfe wurde geleistet; der Mann wurde ins Krankenhaus gebracht. Mehr dazu hier.
A serious work accident occurred in Enns when a 26-year-old Polish temporary worker fell from 6.5 meters. First aid was provided; The man was taken to the hospital. More on this here. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

In the early morning hours of November 28, 2024, Enns, a city in the Linz-Land district, experienced a tragic incident on a construction site. A 26-year-old temporary worker from Poland, who was commissioned to control the lightning protection system of a logistics hall, plunged around 6.5 meters around 9:40 a.m. According to reports, the young man worked without witnesses when he lost his balance and fell into the depths.

In the fall, the worker suffered considerable injuries to the thigh and the head. Immediate help came from his colleagues who did not hesitate to provide first aid and to call for medical support. The rapid rescue workers of the Red Cross St. Florian and the crew of an emergency medical vehicle took over the initial care on site and ensured that the injured person could be brought to the Linz accident hospital as soon as possible.

cause of the accident and reactions

The police have proven no evidence of a third -party debt at the accident. This means that the determination of the exact circumstances that led to this tragic incident is still the focus. Safety measures on construction sites are essential to improve working conditions for all employees and to prevent such accidents in the future.

In the meantime, it is important to take into account the health situation of the injured colleague. The incident triggered concern for both the construction site employees and in the local community. Professional risks such as these throw a light on the challenges that workers often face, especially in dangerous professions. The structural measures for the safety of employees are of the utmost importance to minimize such risks.

For detailed information about the incident and the circumstances that led to it, it is recommended to consult the relevant reports, as well as to find out about future security measures on construction sites. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on Volksblatt.at .