Serious accident at work in Schattdorf: Man falls from balcony and injures himself!

Serious accident at work in Schattdorf: Man falls from balcony and injures himself!

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, a serious industrial accident occurred in Schattdorf in the canton of Uri. Shortly after 9 a.m., a 45-year-old man was loading plants and flower pots from a balcony onto the back of a van. During these activities he lost his balance and fell several meters onto the loading bridge of the vehicle. This fall resulted in significant injuries to the man.

Those present immediately provided first aid and alerted the emergency services. The injured person initially received initial medical care from the emergency services of the Uri Cantonal Hospital and an emergency doctor from Rega. He was then transferred to the Uri Cantonal Hospital. The exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation by authorities and no further information is available about the man's condition nau.ch reported.

Accident analysis and warnings

The incident has prompted police to urge caution when working in elevated positions. Accidents like the one in Schattdorf highlight the risks associated with loading work, especially when they take place at great heights. The authorities' investigations could provide important information on how to prevent similar accidents in the future imticker.ch supplemented.

The team of emergency services consisted of the emergency services of the Uri Cantonal Hospital, Rega and the Uri Cantonal Police. This cooperation is often crucial in order to help injured people as quickly as possible. The incident reminds us of the importance of safe work practices to minimize the risk of workplace injuries.