# Workplace fatalities in Romania and Slovenia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/workplace-fatalities-in-romania-and-slovenia
> Updated: 2026-10-20T16:50:45.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovenia-60-year-old-man-killed-by-falling-rock-during-forestry-work

### 2026-09-22: 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.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-workplace-accident-at-a-quarry-in-gorj-county

---
Cite as: Workplace fatalities in Romania and Slovenia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/workplace-fatalities-in-romania-and-slovenia