Work accident in Weiz

24-year-old stuck under a milling machine

At midday on Friday, a 24-year-old man became trapped under a milling machine weighing several tons in Pischelsdorf am Kulm (Weiz district). His work colleagues were able to free him, but he had to be flown to Graz Regional Hospital (LKH) with serious injuries to his legs. It is still unclear how the accident happened.

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

His colleagues were able to prevent worse
Work colleagues discovered the incident and were able to free the man. They administered first aid and called the emergency services. The 24-year-old was flown to Graz Regional Hospital with serious injuries by the C16 rescue helicopter. He is now being treated as an inpatient. The responsible labor inspectorate was informed.