Firefighters from the Walloon Brabant rescue zone were called to a construction site on Chaussée de Wavre on Wednesday morning following a worker was hit in the head and back by a mechanical shovel bucket while working in a trench. Despite attempts at resuscitation, the 25-year-old victim died at the scene. The Walloon Brabant Labor Auditor is investigating the incident.
Firefighters from the Walloon Brabant rescue zone were called to intervene Wednesday morning around 10:00 a.m. on a construction site in progress at Chaussée de Wavre.
A worker working in a trench was accidentally hit in the head and back by the bucket of a mechanical shovel.
The 25-year-old victim died at the scene of the accident despite a futile attempt at resuscitation.
The Walloon Brabant Labor Auditor has opened an investigation.
This tragic accident serves as a reminder of the dangers that can be present on construction sites. Our thoughts go out to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time. It is important for authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future. We must continue to prioritize safety measures and training in all industries, especially those with high-risk tasks.
