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Heavy fall in the bell tower: 49-year-old fights for his life!
A serious industrial accident occurred on June 25, 2025 in Dolberg, Warendorf, when a man fell from the bell tower.
Heavy fall in the bell tower: 49-year-old fights for his life!
A serious accident at work occurred on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in the Lambertikirche in the Dolberg district of Ahlen. A 49-year-old was working on antennas in the bell tower when he broke through a wooden panel floor and fell from a height of around five meters to an intermediate floor around 20 meters high. The Ahlen fire department was alerted to provide support and initiate rescue measures. The high position of the injured person presented the emergency services with particular challenges WDR reports.
In view of the difficult accessibility of the accident site, a height rescue service was requested from Dortmund. In order to allow access to the injured man, the emergency services initially considered breaking a church window. Ultimately, however, in consultation with a representative of the parish, they decided to carefully remove a historic side window. The window pane was successfully removed with a cut-off machine and the injured man was safely brought down in a sanding basket stretcher using a turntable ladder. After initial medical treatment, he was transported to a hospital in Hamm with serious injuries Come On reports.
Rescue in detail
The emergency services were alerted at around 1 p.m. and the rescue service provided initial medical care directly on the plateau. The entire rescue operation lasted around two and a half hours, and although a rescue helicopter was requested, it was canceled because the man's injuries were less serious than initially feared. The Occupational Safety and Health Office was informed by the police and has initiated an investigation to clarify the cause of the accident.
Occupational safety and prevention
Accidents like this raise questions about workplace safety and conditions in the construction industry. Loud Arbeitsschutz-online.de Falls from heights, handling construction machinery and improper use of equipment are common causes of accidents. The importance of safety and health management cannot be overestimated. Regular training on the correct handling of personal protective equipment and the handling of hazardous materials is essential to avoid such incidents.
Through effective hazardous materials management and constant optimization of safety precautions, construction companies can not only minimize accidents but also increase their productivity. Digitalization also offers opportunities for better risk analyzes and optimized security coordination. Future developments in the construction industry will increasingly focus on sustainable practices and innovative technologies to ensure safety and efficiency in the workplace.