Moschiano – A serious accident at work occurred late yesterday afternoon at a construction site for the cleaning of the Regi Lagni, in the municipality of Moschiano, in the province of Avellino.
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A 62-year-old worker, resident in the province of Caserta and employee of Sma Campania, was seriously injured while engaged in canal cleaning operations.
According to initial reconstructions, the man got his left leg stuck in a mechanical shearing machine. The alarm was raised immediately and the 118 paramedics intervened on the spot, stabilizing the worker before urgently transporting him to the hospital in Nola.
The sixty-two-year-old's condition immediately appeared critical, so much so that doctors feared the risk of amputation of the lower limb. Currently, the man is hospitalized and undergoing intensive care.
An investigation has been opened by the Nola Prosecutor's Office
An investigation has been opened into the accident. The Carabinieri of the Avellino Company are conducting investigations to ascertain the exact dynamics of the incident and verify compliance with workplace safety regulations. At the same time, the personnel of the Prevention Department of the ASL of Avellino are also working to reconstruct the chain of events and identify any responsibilities.
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Avellino has ordered the seizure of the construction site in order to allow investigators to carry out all the necessary surveys and acquire further elements useful for the investigations.
Article published on May 16, 2025 - 13:14 pm
