Tragic accident in the hunting ground: 75-year-old from high level

Tragic accident in the hunting ground: 75-year-old from high level

Arbesthal, Österreich - On May 27, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in the Lower Austrian Arbesthal, in which a 75-year-old man suffered fatal injuries. The accident passed around 3 p.m. when the person affected, together with two other men, manipulated a mobile high stand that was attached to an old feast. Suddenly the trailer tipped over the drawbar and hit the man who died of the serious injuries. The investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident still run, as 5min.at reports .

The tragedy throws a light on the dangers associated with the work outdoors and when manipulating heavy devices. According to information, such accidents are common, even in the case of apparently unobtrusive activities, as well as the German statutory accident insurance (DGUV). The survey on work accidents shows that in addition to human failure, often due to stress or carelessness, insufficient security measures can lead to serious injuries. Employers are obliged to identify the causes of accidents and to implement suitable protective measures to ensure security at the workplace, such as Kurier.at reports .

The company subsequently hired all comparable maintenance activities as a precaution. The existing work instructions for the maintenance work were detailed and all prescribed safety equipment was in perfect condition. Nevertheless, this incident shows the difficulties in ensuring security at the workplace and the need to analyze potential causes of the accident even after careful planning and to take suitable prevention measures.

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The seriousness of these accidents makes it clear how important security precautions and preventive measures are in the workplace. Accidents can happen at any time, and it is crucial that employers and employees work together to make the working environment as safe as possible. The analysis of the causes of the accident and the implementation of effective security concepts are essential to avoid similar incidents in the future.