Accident at work in Cascia: Construction worker injured, investigations underway
An accident at work has involved a 48-year-old construction worker in Cascia, a town in Umbria. The man, employed by a subcontractor engaged in post-earthquake renovation work on the town hall, was taken to the Spoleto hospital by his employer on Saturday evening after suffering several injuries.
The circumstances of the accident raised doubts, prompting the Carabinieri to launch an investigation. The man, due to the severity of his injuries, was subsequently transferred to the hospital in Terni, where he is currently hospitalized with a reserved prognosis.
The investigators are looking for to determine the exact location of the accident and whether it can be linked to the construction site where the worker was employed. The construction site was seized by ASL inspectors.
The work in progress in the worksite concern seismic strengthening works. As confirmed by the mayor of the city of Santa Rita, Mario De Carolis, “part of the works are carried out by the company that was awarded the contract and part is instead subcontracted”.
The Spoleto Public Prosecutor’s Office is coordinating the investigation to shed light on the affair. This The incident highlights the importance of workplace safety, especially in contexts such as construction sites, where risks can be high. The hope is that the worker will recover soon and that the investigation will provide answers about the circumstances of the accident.
