Filago workplace accident kills 62-year-old entrepreneur

Dario Stucchi, a 62-year-old construction entrepreneur from the Brianza region, died on Friday, October 9, following a workplace accident in Filago, near Bergamo. The incident occurred while Stucchi was unloading a mini excavator from a truck; the machinery reportedly overturned, crushing him. His son was present at the scene during the accident.

This fatality has reignited intense debate regarding workplace safety in the Bergamo province. Recent data from INAIL indicates a concerning trend, with approximately 600 more workplace injuries recorded in the Bergamo area during the first eight months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. There has been a notable increase in accidents involving workers aged 60 to 70.

Other recent fatalities in the region include Luca Piccinini, 66, in Cortenuova; Marco Meazza, 56, in Romano di Lombardia; and Michele Regazzoni, 23, in Averara. Labor unions and local authorities are calling for increased inspections and improved prevention measures to address the rising number of industrial accidents.