Another death, another loneliness. Carmine Griffone, 55, a private security guard originally from Tufara Valle, lost his life during a night shift at the EAV station in Apollosa, in the Benevento area. He was alone, as too often happens in this neglected sector, and his tragedy has become a symbol of a system that continues to sacrifice worker safety on the altar of indifference.
The incident has deeply shaken the private security sector and sparked protests from the UGL Civil Security union, which, in a letter addressed to the prefects of Naples, Caserta, Salerno, Avellino, and Benevento, called for immediate and concrete measures.
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"In 2025, it is no longer tolerable for people to die at work, especially alone," the union leaders denounce, pointing out that current legislation—specifically, Legislative Decree 81 of 2008—already provides protections for those who work without direct support. Yet, as in the case of Griffone, these rules are too often ignored or disregarded.
The UGL is calling for an urgent meeting led by the prefect of Benevento or Naples to clarify responsibilities and establish new minimum safety standards. But the request is accompanied by an explicit threat: without concrete answers, the private security sector will grind to a halt. "There will be no more Carmines—or there will be no more security guards," the union's statement concludes. "Griffone's memory must become the turning point toward truly safe work for all."
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