Construction crane in Ansbach fell over: 125,000 euros damage, no injuries!
Construction crane in Ansbach fell over: 125,000 euros damage, no injuries!
Ansbach, Deutschland - On June 3, 2025, an incident occurred in Ansbach, Middle Franconia, in which a crane fell over while lifting a load. According to pnp.de , a total damage of around 125,000 euros was created on the crane, which is described as relatively small. In addition, an adjacent neighboring house was damaged with 5,000 euros. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
The incident raises questions about the safety and stability of crane systems on construction sites. It is believed that the crane was not correctly positioned, which led to his overturn.
fatal accident in Erlangen
Such accidents make it clear how dangerous construction sites can be. Statistics show that the number of accidents on construction sites are at least twice as high as in other trades, with particularly high risks due to falling or tilting parts.
most common causes of accidents
In an analysis of the accident hazards on construction sites Haufe.de Statistics show that in 2019, according to the Bau (BG Bau Bau) professional association, 106,774 employees had an accident, 70 of them fatal. The most common causes of death are crashes and accidents with falling parts. In recent years, however, the figures have decreased, among other things through the introduction of the construction site regulation (construction site), which has improved occupational and health protection.
The main accident hazards on construction sites can be divided into the following categories:
| earth and excavation work | Danger from damaged energy supply lines and collapse of trench walls. |
| fall protection and falling objects | Need of fishing scaffolding and protective walls; Responsibility of the entrepreneur for security. |
| hazardous substances | chemical substances must be clearly marked; Safety -relevant information is required. |
| electrical systems, devices and machines | accidents due to damaged devices and non -compliance with safety regulations. |
Security on construction sites remains a challenge that requires constant attention and preventive measures. The current incident in Ansbach and the tragic death in Erlangen clearly illustrate the dangers that are connected to work on construction sites.
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