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Serious accident at work in Diersbach: finger almost severed!
On March 21, 2025, a 50-year-old in Diersbach suffered a serious finger accident while doing woodwork and had to be taken to the hospital by helicopter.
Serious accident at work in Diersbach: finger almost severed!
A serious industrial accident occurred today in Diersbach, Schärding district, Upper Austria. A 50-year-old man, who was engaged in woodworking, was seriously injured when he tried to insert a "meter log" into a log splitter. His left index finger got caught between the riving knife and the piece of wood and was almost completely severed. Despite his injury, the man managed to run about 120 meters to get help. He was then transported to the Ried im Innkreis hospital in a rescue helicopter, the police reported.
Course of the accident and medical consequences
The incident occurred around 1:50 p.m. when the injured man was working in an agricultural setting. Such work, which involves high physical strain and the risk of accidents, represents a challenge in rural regions such as Diersbach, which has 1,526 inhabitants and is agricultural. Diersbach has an area of 28.14 km² and is located in a structured community that has historically interesting origins that go back to Celtic times.
The injured man, whose identity has not been released, is now receiving urgent medical attention to prevent possible permanent damage. The region, known for its agricultural operations, recognizes the risks that such activities pose and shows the need to strengthen safety protocols to improve working conditions, especially in timber harvesting.
Further information about Diersbach, its geographical and demographic details, is available at Wikipedia to find.