Electrician dies after falling from a pole during work at a condominium in João Pessoa
An electrician named José Ary Clemente da Silva died after falling from a pole while working on a condominium construction site in João Pessoa, Brazil.
Work accident in Troms
A person was injured in Troms when struck on the head by a crane boom during tunnel work.
VIDEO ⟩ The court has made a decision regarding the Ukrainian construction worker who was trapped under a concrete panel
A court has ruled on the case concerning the death of Ukrainian construction worker Anatoli, who was killed when a concrete panel fell on him during construction work in Viimsi.
Foreigner worker falls while dismantling scaffolding... Supreme Court says site manager is responsible
The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that a site manager is liable for the death of a foreign worker who fell from scaffolding due to inadequate safety measures and unclear instructions.
Teen labourer fell six floors to his death at London building site - firm now fined £42k
A 19-year-old laborer died after falling six floors down a ventilation shaft at a London construction site, leading to a £42,000 fine for the responsible company.
A worker in Kladno was struck by high-voltage electricity and remained hanging in a tree
A worker in Kladno was struck by high-voltage electricity, causing him to hang from a tree.
Young man died near project in Puerto Santa Ana: construction company referred to the incident
A young man died near The Hills construction project in Puerto Santa Ana, with the construction company asserting he was not an employee involved in the project.
A young man in Karlovy Vary was crushed by a loader in a trench and died on the spot
A tragic workplace accident in Karlovy Vary resulted in the death of a young man who was crushed by a loader in a trench.
They are requesting an investigation into the former footballer Manusovich for the death of a young woman crushed by a marquee at a construction site
An investigation is being requested into former footballer Damián Marcelo Manusovich following the tragic death of a young woman who was crushed by a fallen advertising marquee in Buenos Aires.
In Vienna: Four construction workers killed by collapsing scaffolding and concrete
Four construction workers were killed in Vienna when scaffolding and liquid concrete collapsed during construction work.
Scaffolding collapsed in Vienna - four dead
Four people have died after scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Vienna, Austria.
Tragedy at a Construction Site in Vienna: A Collapsed Scaffold Killed Four Workers
Four workers died in Vienna after a scaffold collapsed during construction work.
Car hits barrier on João Paulo II avenue in Belém
A car crashed into a barrier marking a construction area on João Paulo II avenue in Belém, resulting in minor injuries to the driver who was hospitalized.
"It is unclear from which floor he fell": a man found lying on scaffolding in Vilkaviškis
A man was found unconscious on scaffolding in Vilkaviškis, with uncertainty surrounding from which floor he fell.
Worker dies after being hit by construction elevator in Cabedelo
A construction worker died after being struck by an elevator while performing repairs in Cabedelo, Brazil.
The Øresund Bridge Closed After Accident
Traffic on the Øresund Bridge towards Sweden is halted due to an accident in a tunnel requiring cleanup and construction repair work.
Andrejs' death in Sigulda under a concrete slab. Why did it move?
A construction worker tragically died when a 15-ton concrete slab fell on him at a site in Sigulda, raising concerns about site safety and operational protocols.
Worker dies after falling from the 23rd floor at a construction site in Brás, hit by falling pieces from a crane
A 40-year-old carpenter died after falling from a construction site in São Paulo when struck by pieces that fell from a crane.
Man dies after being hit by Civil Police vehicle in Paraíba
A man died after being struck by a Civil Police vehicle while directing traffic at a construction site on BR-230 in Brazil.
Man dies buried during demolition of house in Maricá
A 40-year-old man died after being buried during the demolition of a deteriorated house in Maricá, Brazil.
Store facade collapses and falls on motorcycles and car during rain in Boa Vista
A store facade in Boa Vista collapsed during a rainstorm, damaging several motorcycles and a car but causing no injuries.
Drilling Rig Flipped Over - Oils Spilled and Driver Taken to Hospital
A drilling rig overturned in Vantaa, Finland, resulting in significant material damage and the driver being hospitalized due to injuries from the accident.
44-year-old worker killed in Sabesp water tank rupture buried; 9 others injured
A 44-year-old construction worker died after being swept away by floodwaters following the rupture of a Sabesp water tank in Mairiporã, Brazil, while nine others were injured in the incident.
Reasons Why People Died at Work Last Year
Last year, the Accident Insurance Center investigated ten fatal workplace accidents in Finland, revealing that most were due to known risks.
Father and son fall from 8 meters after metal structure collapses in Macapá
A father and son fell from an 8-meter height due to the collapse of a construction site in Macapá, Brazil, resulting in injuries for both.
Rodalies will remain free until the end of March
The Rodalies train services in Catalonia will continue to be free for passengers until the end of March amid ongoing railway disruptions and construction works.
See images of the destruction after the rupture of a water tank from Sabesp that left one dead in SP
A water tank rupture in Mairiporã, São Paulo led to the death of one worker and injured at least eight others, causing significant destruction in the area.
Breakage of Sabesp reservoir leaves 1 dead and 7 injured in Mairiporã, Greater SP
A man died and seven others were injured after the collapse of a Sabesp water reservoir in Mairiporã, São Paulo, Brazil.
VIDEO: Bridge under construction collapses, leaving two people injured in São Bernardo do Campo, Greater São Paulo
A bridge under construction collapsed in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, injuring two individuals during the incident.
Beam falls during construction of viaduct in São Bernardo, leaving two injured
A construction beam fell during the installation of a viaduct in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, injuring two workers.
Truck falls into a ditch in Hazaribagh, killing two people including the driver
Three people died in two separate road accidents in Hazaribagh and Chatra, Jharkhand, including a truck driver and his assistant who fell into a ditch.
Construction of Concrete Mound in Moomba Disaster to Save Costs
A recent audit revealed that the concrete mound, identified as a key cause of the December 29, 2024, Jeju Air passenger plane accident at Muan Airport, was installed without proper regulatory review in an effort to cut construction costs.
Río Negro: worker died while working on a sewer project and became trapped after a collapse
A 49-year-old worker died in Río Negro after being trapped for 20 minutes underground due to a collapse at a sewer project site in General Roca.
Accident at Daegu Manchon Station's Drilling Machine Site Results in Violations of Industrial Safety Law; Three Individuals Charged
Three individuals have been charged for violations of industrial safety laws following an accident involving a drilling machine at the construction site of Daegu Manchon Station.
Belgrano: a construction site under demolition collapsed and a worker was urgently hospitalized
A 41-year-old worker was severely injured by the collapse of scaffolding at a demolition site in Belgrano, Buenos Aires.
Major accident on Delhi-Jaipur Highway, seven workers dead due to landslide
A landslide on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway near Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, has resulted in the deaths of seven workers engaged in excavation work.
Truck full of soybeans falls into river in São Miguel do Guaporé, RO
A truck carrying soybeans overturned and fell into the São Joaquim River in São Miguel do Guaporé, Brazil, during a detour due to ongoing construction of a concrete bridge.
Accident at Data Center Construction Site in Espoo
A minor injury occurred at a construction site for a data center in Espoo, Finland, involving a work vehicle and a staff member's foot.
VIDEO: car falls into construction hole and tilts on street in Feira de Santana
A car fell into a construction hole in Feira de Santana, Brazil, without any injuries to the driver.
Embankment collapses and kills worker in MG
An embankment collapsed, resulting in the death of a 58-year-old worker in Ervália, Brazil.
A man in his sixties died after falling while replacing a barn roof
A man in his sixties died after a fall from a barn roof while conducting repairs in Haenam, South Korea.
Landslide at construction site buries two workers in Governador Valadares
Two workers were injured after being partially buried during excavation work in Governador Valadares, Brazil, leading to an embargo of the construction site by the Civil Defense.
Railway Inspection: Poor Construction Design of the Crossing Behind Tragic Accident in Dolní Lutyně
A railway inspection report indicates that a tragic accident in Dolní Lutyně was caused by poor construction design at the railroad crossing.
Employee of Vestnes company died in accident
An employee of the Vestnes-based company Kraftmontasje died in a workplace accident in Vindafjord, Rogaland, while working on a construction project.
Man gets buried in a pit and is saved by coworkers during work in MS
A 66-year-old man in Bataguassu, Brazil, was rescued by coworkers after being buried under a sand collapse while digging a pit.
Worker dies after machine collapses during maintenance work in Uberlândia
A worker died while performing maintenance on a drilling machine when it collapsed on him in Uberlândia, Brazil.
Landslide protections at Holtsnúp to be ready by August
Landslide protection measures along Route 1 at Holtsnúp are set to be completed by August 2026 after a fatal accident last year prompted safety reevaluations.
A worker fell from the roof of a renovated building in Vilnius
A worker fell from the roof of a renovated apartment building in Vilnius, Lithuania on Tuesday afternoon.
A man working on the roof fell and was injured in a renovated apartment building in Vilnius
A worker fell from the roof of a renovated three-story apartment building in Vilnius and was injured, requiring medical assistance and police intervention.
A 20m drilling machine collapsed in Daegu, injuring 3 people
A 20-meter drilling machine collapsed at a construction site in Daegu, injuring three individuals.