Series of serious accidents of work in Austria: Workers' life in danger

Von WOM

In the past few days, the Austrian world of work has suffered seriously: a number of accidents not only demanded injuries, but also cost a life. These incidents occurred mainly during construction work and agriculture and throw a bright light on the dangers that lurk in these often risky professions.

just last week, in Vienna-Floridsdorf, a 57-year-old construction worker came to death tragically. The man was pushed under a load ramp of a truck. Despite immediate first aid measures, the colleagues present and the emergency doctor could no longer help. The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. and the circumstances remained unclear so far. The labor inspectorate was informed about the matter and an autopsy is planned to gain more information.

serious accidents in the Zillertal

Another alarming incident occurred in the Zillertal. On a Monday, two men suffered serious injuries. In the municipality of Fügen, a 39-year-old worker was hit by a overturned machine part. This accident happened when a machine was reduced when a component was pushed out of a production hall. The exact circumstances have not yet been fully clarified. The injured was immediately flown to the Innsbruck hospital.

A short time later, a 53-year-old worker fell in Hippach from the roof of a building. He was also seriously injured and had to be transported with the rescue helicopter. High construction sites always have a certain risk, but such accidents show how unpredictable and dangerous the work in the construction and industrial area can be.

accident with excavator in Neukirchen

Recently, a worker was injured in a excavator accident in Neukirchen on the Großvenediger. The 55-year-old man checked an excavator on a mountain slope at around 1,640 meters when the vehicle got into the imbalance and slipped several meters. He was immediately flown to the Schwarzach hospital, but there is currently no information about the seriousness of his injuries. The police are investigating the exact process of the accident.

The incident that occurred in Tschagguns is particularly tragic. A chainsaw was involved. An 80-year-old man was seriously injured in the fall of a tree. The tree fell unexpectedly in its direction and it was promptly caught under the trunk. The biggest shock, however, was that the ongoing chainsaw hit him on the left upper arm. Despite his serious injury, he managed to make an emergency call, whereupon he was quickly flown to the State Hospital Feldkirch.

These incidents not only underline the dangers associated with physical work, but also the need for security precautions and the right training for workers in dangerous professions. It is to be hoped that the investigation into these tragic accidents will bring clarity and that such frightening incidents can be reduced in the future. More on this can be found in a comprehensive report on newspaper thesis.at .