Tragic accident at work: 70-year-old farmer found under wood chips

Tragic accident at work: 70-year-old farmer found under wood chips

In a tragic incident in Upper Austria, a 70-year-old farmer from the Linz-Land district died on the evening of November 20, 2024. The tragic accident occurred when it was discovered under a massive amount of wood chips in his own camp. The police describe the incident as an unfortunate accident at work, which apparently has no evidence of external negligence.

The situation started when the farmer's wife, worried by her husband's late non-arrival, was looking for him with her sons. After the family ended their search unsuccessfully and did not find any signs of using the man's use of vehicles or mobile phones, they decided to alert the police.

search action leads to discovery in the woodcaser warehouse

The police investigations brought to light that the farmer's wood chip heating was defective in the previous days. This information led the seekers to the wood chip camp, where an abnormality was discovered: the camp showed a hole through which the conveyor snail of the heating was visible.

The alarmed fire brigade was consulted to help with the search. The emergency services worked with shovels and machines to clear the wood chips aside. After intensive efforts, the farmer was finally found lifeless at a depth of two to two and a half meters. This was a deeply travering moment for the emergency services who often reach their own limits in such situations.

incident details and investigations

This incident raises questions about the security of agricultural companies and reminds us of the dangers that are associated with many work outdoors and agriculture. In such moments, the strength of the community comes into play when wearing all touch us.

The exact circumstances of the accident remain with a closer examination, but it is already clear how suddenly such tragic events can occur. For more information and current developments, See the current reporting on www.vol.at .