Accident at work in Weiz – 24 year old got stuck under a milling machine

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On Friday afternoon, a 24-year-old fell under a barrel milling machine in Pischelsdorf am Kulm (Weiz district). His colleagues were able to free him, but he had to be flown to the Graz State Hospital (LKH) with serious injuries to his legs. It is still unclear how the accident could have happened.

It was eleven o’clock on Friday when the brutal accident occurred: a 24-year-old worker from the Weiz district fell with his legs and pelvis under a milling machine that weighed several tons. It is still unclear how this could happen.

His colleagues were able to prevent something worse from happening
Colleagues discovered the incident and were able to free the man. They provided first aid and called an ambulance. The 24-year-old was flown to LKH Graz by the C16 rescue helicopter with serious injuries. He is now being treated as an inpatient. The responsible labor inspectorate was informed.

Source: Krone

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