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Fatal accident at work in Ettringen: Police investigations are ongoing!
On November 3, 2025, a fatal work accident occurred in Ettringen, Unterallgäu. Details and background information about the investigation can be found here.
Fatal accident at work in Ettringen: Police investigations are ongoing!
There was a tragic industrial accident in Ettringen on October 31, 2025, which resulted in the death of a worker. According to police, the incident took place at a local industrial plant that works with massive machinery. The 45-year-old man, while servicing a large vehicle, was struck by the heaviest part of the vehicle, resulting in his serious injuries. Despite all the efforts of the rescue services, any help came too late and the man died at the scene of the accident new-facts.eu reported.
The Memmingen criminal police have started investigating the exact circumstances of the accident. The first witnesses have already been interviewed on site and investigations are underway to determine whether safety regulations may not have been adhered to. Unfortunately, such tragic incidents are not unknown in the industry. According to the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), a worrying number of fatal work accidents occur in Germany every year.
Fatal accidents at work in Germany
The BAuA has been documenting fatal accidents in the commercial sector since 1978. Numerous accidents have been recorded in recent years, with construction sites in particular posing a high risk. Almost 40 percent of all fatal workplace accidents occurred on construction sites, often involving construction vehicles such as wheel loaders. For the period from 2014 to 2024, the BAuA registered 1,549 fatal work accidents, while the professional associations even reported 4,458 accidents, which shows that there are often discrepancies in the statistics. These different figures are also caused by the lack of legal reporting obligation to the BAuA, as can be read on the BAuA website: baua.de.
The exact causes of such accidents underline the need for increased safety measures in the workplace. The BAuA's current investigation form helps to determine the main causes and develop targeted prevention strategies. These analyzes are critical to preventing similar tragedies in the future.
A look into the future
It remains to be seen how the investigation in the Ettringen case will go. However, it is hoped that this tragedy will help raise awareness of workplace safety in the industry. A safe workplace is of utmost importance and it is up to companies to take the necessary measures to protect their employees.