Against work in Paderborn: Construction workers from convertible element

Against work in Paderborn: Construction workers from convertible element

an accident in Paderborn: 900 kilos of convertible element meets construction workers

In Paderborn, a serious work accident occurred, which focuses on security again. A 62-year-old company employee was hit and seriously injured by a wall element.

The emergency reaction of colleagues

On Tuesday morning, the employees worked on the attic of a two and a half -storey old building, which is rebuilt in wooden frame construction. At 7.30 a.m., convertible elements were lifted onto the storey ceiling with a crane. Suddenly the bracket of an approximately 900 -kilogram convertible element loosened from the crane rope and tipped over, causing it to hit and pinched the employee.

The quick reaction of his colleagues was crucial. They were able to raise the heavy element and free the accident. Thanks to the support of the fire brigade's height rescuers, the man could be cared for in an emergency doctor and safely roped from the attic.

The way to recovery

The seriously injured employee was initially taken to a hospital, where due to the severity of his injuries, transportation helicopter to a special clinic in Bochum was required by rescue helicopter. According to current information, however, the man is no longer in mortal danger.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

The police and the Office for Occupational Safety and Occupational Safety immediately started the cause of the accident at the scene of the accident. So far, no details of the course of the accident and the security measures taken are known. The extensive examinations continue to uncover possible weaknesses and avoid future accidents.

- Nag