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Workplace fatalities in Romania and Slovenia

Overview

Separate fatal workplace accidents were reported in Romania and Slovenia.

In Gorj County, Romania, a 58-year-old man died at a quarry in Pleșa after being struck by heavy machinery during loading operations. The Gorj County Police have initiated a criminal investigation into manslaughter and potential failures regarding occupational health and safety measures.

In the Cerklje na Gorenjskem municipality of Slovenia, a 60-year-old man died in the Šenturška Gora area after being struck by a falling rock while performing forestry work on a steep slope. Local authorities and police are collecting information for the district state prosecutor's office.

Entities

Cerklje na Gorenjskem · Kranj Police Administration · Gorj County Police Inspectorate · Šenturška Gora

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Slovenia: 60-year-old man killed by falling rock during forestry work

    A 60-year-old man was killed in the Šenturška Gora area of Slovenia after being struck by a falling rock while performing forestry work on a steep slope.

  2. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Fatal workplace accident at a quarry in Gorj County

    A 58-year-old worker died after being struck by heavy machinery during loading operations at a quarry in Pleșa, Gorj County. Police have opened a criminal investigation into the fatal accident.

Sources

asingorj.ro · click.ro · newsweek.ro · realitatea.net · slovenskenovice.si · times.si · turnulsfatului.ro · ziarulunirea.ro