On Friday morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., a serious accident unfolded during the construction of the cruise ship Mein Schiff Relax at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. A scaffolding attached to the side of the ship collapsed for reasons that remain unclear, trapping a 25-year-old worker underneath. The Italian fire brigade, with the assistance of a mobile crane, successfully rescued the worker who was then transported to the hospital with injuries.
The victim, a 25-year-old worker, was caught under the collapsed scaffolding, and the rapid response from the Italian fire brigade, utilizing a mobile crane, ensured his extraction and immediate medical attention. The injured worker was subsequently taken to a hospital to receive necessary treatment for the sustained injuries.
Details surrounding the collapse remain uncertain, and authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine the cause. Preliminary reports suggest that the scaffolding collapse may have involved multiple workers, with one individual sustaining severe injuries while being trapped amidst the debris.
The shipyard, located in Monfalcone, Gorizia, has been a significant hub for Fincantieri's naval construction activities. It is reported that the accident occurred on the gangway which apparently detached from the ship, possibly due to the strong winds that swept through the Gulf of Trieste the previous night.
First responders, including the Trieste fire brigade with a team of divers, the ASU GI (University Health Company Giuliano Isontina), medical personnel from Sores Fvg 118, and the State Police, swiftly arrived at the site of the incident. Using a mobile crane, the fire brigade successfully freed the trapped worker, who had suffered thoracic trauma. The injured individual was transported under code red to the Cattinara Hospital in Trieste, where he is currently admitted in critical condition.
In response to the incident, colleagues of the injured worker, believed to be an employee of a subcontracting company, have initiated a strike. The strike, organized by the Fim-Cisl, Fiom Cgil, and Uilm M unions, is in solidarity with the injured worker and continued throughout the day. Several workers have already abstained from work and left the shipyard, expressing their concerns over workplace safety and demanding appropriate measures to prevent future accidents.
