The 28-year-old crane operator involved in a workplace accident in Voula has died, despite efforts by doctors at Aklipeio Hospital in Voula, where he was taken.
According to the Hellenic Police, the crane truck the 28-year-old was operating while unloading construction materials at an apartment building on Ermou Street appears to have come into contact with live electrical wires, causing him to be transported unconscious to the hospital. The contracting company had not requested the disconnection of power from DEDDIE (Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator), as required by protocol, according to ERT.
The Hellenic Police reported that seven workers have been brought in for questioning, and the responsible contractor for the building site is being sought.
In the first month of 2025 alone, 15 workers have lost their lives, compared to 4 in January of the previous year, as stated in a report by the Workers’ Union of Technical Enterprises of Greece (OSETEE) at the end of January.
Data from the Labor Inspectorate show that there were 11,957 workplace accidents in 2021, 14,388 in 2022, 14,920 in 2023, and 7,800 by June 25, 2024 (an average of 44 per day).
In January 2023, 11 people lost their lives at work, compared to 4 in the same period in 2022. For 2024, it is estimated that around 150 people have died at work.
The January announcement referred to the situation as “expected,” explaining that “the failure to reinstate Collective Labor Agreements, the flexibilization and intensification of work brought about by recent labor laws, and the failure to address Health and Safety issues at work” have led to an increase in fatalities and injuries during work in recent years.
Relevant authorities emphasize the importance of Collective Labor Agreements for worker safety, as they are considered essential, ensuring not only legal protection but also the conditions in which workers operate.
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