Tragic balcony crash: family man (33) dies in the event of a assembly accident

Tragic balcony crash: family man (33) dies in the event of a assembly accident

Kirchberg an der Raab, Österreich - A tragic accident shook the municipality of Kirchberg an der Raab when a 33-year-old father of the family killed during assembly work on the balcony of his parents' house. The incident occurred when the man who carried out the work together with his father -in -law fell. His sister, who witnessed the accident, immediately called the emergency call. Despite the fast rescue measures and the attempts at resuscitation by paramedics, the man could not be saved and still succumbed to his serious injuries at the scene of the accident. The police determined in the case and found that no evidence of external fault was templates. It is therefore a tragic accident. The relatives of the deceased are psychologically looked after by a crisis intervention team.

In Austria, around 1,700 serious accidents occur in private construction and assembly work, as reports the General Accident Insurance Institute (AUVA). Working in height, especially without adequate protection, is a considerable risk. The Austrian building regulations require protective measures such as railings or maintenance straps over two meters. Experts recommend taking safety precautions even for smaller home improvement work in order to avoid such tragic accidents.

accident statistics and security measures in the construction industry

The dangers in the workplace are not only an issue in Austria, but also in Germany. Over 700,000 accidents of work occur there every year. Between 2011 and 2021, the average number was around 830,000 accidents per year, with the construction industry in particular affecting 14 % of work accidents. The latest data show that the construction industry in 2021 had a rate of 56 accidents of work per 1,000 employees, which corresponds to a probability of 5.6 % for one work accident per year. It is alarming that crashes are the most common cause of fatal accidents, of which 43 % of fatal work accidents are due to this type. This illustrates the need for techniques to avoid such incidents.

The causes of the accident on construction sites are complex. The most common are contact with dangerous objects and the suffering of crashes. Experts therefore recommend both technical and organizational measures to increase security at the workplace. Safety equipment such as helmets and safety shoes can reduce the consequences of accidents. Personal protective equipment (PSA) against crashes for work on roofs or scaffolding is particularly important

occupational diseases and their effects

Another critical aspect of occupational safety is occupational diseases. In 2023, 456 insured persons died in Germany from the consequences of an occupational disease, with noise hearing and skin cancer being the most common symptoms due to sunlight. Here, too, there are increasing numbers, especially for diseases of the muscle skeleton system. To combat this, BG Bau offers individual precautionary measures that aim to prevent such diseases.

The shock waves triggered by the tragic accident of the 33-year-old family man exhort us the importance of occupational safety and the protection of one's own health. It is of the greatest importance that both private and commercial work with the necessary care and the right safety precautions are carried out.