Shock in Fohnsdorf: Farmer dies tragically under hay bales!

Shock in Fohnsdorf: Farmer dies tragically under hay bales!

Fohnsdorf, Österreich - A tragic accident accident took a fatal end in Fohnsdorf, Styria, on Friday. A 58-year-old farmer lost his life when he worked with a tractor in a hay hall while stacking hay bales. According to the information from Kosmo , two heavy hay bales detached the man. Despite the efforts of family members and the police to free him and initiate resuscitation measures, he died at the scene of the accident. The police have started the investigation, but external debt is excluded.

The risk of accidents with hay bales is not new in agriculture. Security and accident statistics show that such incidents represent frequent sources of danger. According to Agrarheute with over 13,000 accidents leads the list of danger sources in agriculture, where eliminate.

accident statistics and trends

Overall, the accident rate in agriculture remains alarming. While the figures for the period 2024 show a slight decline in the reported work accidents - from 32,217 in 2023 to 31,959 - security remains a central topic. The statistics of

Nevertheless, the most common causes of accidents are still worrying. In particular, dealing with cattle, accidents in internal ways and incidents with horses and agricultural machines remain frequent causes of serious accidents. The SVLFG continues to emphasize the need to improve the security standards in agriculture in order to avoid future accidents.

Security experts advise you to take special safety precautions when working in Heuhallen. This includes observing safety distances, the appropriate use of machines and the decision not to carry out work alone. These measures are crucial to prevent such tragic accidents as that in Fohnsdorf.

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