Tragic accident at work in Kufstein: farmer fell under unsecured tree

Tragic accident at work in Kufstein: farmer fell under unsecured tree

In a tragic incident, a 59-year-old farmer was fatally accidentally accidental during forest work in the Kufstein district. The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Oberau when the farmer was busy with the wooden harvest. He was found lifeless at the foot of an embankment between two trees after he had not returned to his farm for a while.

The niece of the accident searched for him when he did not return from his stable work and finally found him. Despite their immediate alarms of the rescue workers, it was unfortunately too late to help him. The police reported on the first surveys of the incident and stated that the farmer was hit by another, unsecured tree when trying to secure a felled tree with a wire rope. This unexpected movement led to his fatal injuries.

The circumstances of the accident

The tragic event throws a light on the dangers of forest work. Safety measures are essential in this industry because work with heavy machines and wood trunks are performing considerable risks. Health and security are often pushed into the background, especially for sole proprietors or in family operations, where routine work is carried out. Awareness of such risks can be crucial to prevent similar accidents in the future.

With regard to the exact circumstances of the accident, the police have started to investigate further investigations to determine how this tragic situation could occur and whether additional security measures were defective. Experts emphasize the importance of compliance with security guidelines during forest work to avoid such incidents.

The loss of a person in such a short time and under these circumstances undoubtedly result in a great tragedy for the family and the community. It remains to be seen which security conclusions are drawn from this incident in order to minimize the likelihood of a repetition. More information about this incident can be found on www.salzburg24.at .