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Worker dies after being crushed at steel plant in Sarezzo
A 47-year-old contractor died at a steel plant in Sarezzo, in northern Italy's Brescia province.
He was working inside Acciaierie Venete when, according to an initial reconstruction, a heavy vehicle hit the lift basket he was using.
The impact crushed him against the basket's structure, and he died in hospital after being taken for emergency care.
Workplace safety officials and police are investigating how the collision happened and whether safety rules were followed.
The plant's activities were stopped until the following day, and unions planned further talks with management about the incident and workplace safety.
The steel industry association Federacciai postponed its public meeting scheduled for October 26 as a mark of respect.
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A 47-year-old worker died after being crushed in a lift basket at Acciaierie Venete’s steel plant in Sarezzo, near Brescia.
The accident happened on the morning of 20 October while he was carrying out work for an external contractor.
A preliminary account says a heavy vehicle struck the basket, pinning him against its structure.
He was taken to Brescia’s Civil Hospital, where he died.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances and whether safety rules were followed.
- Who
- A 47-year-old worker employed by an external contractor. ANSA identified him as Roberto Fontana.
- What
- He was crushed in a lift basket and later died in hospital.
- When
- The morning of 20 October 2026.
- Where
- Acciaierie Venete’s steel plant in Sarezzo, in the province of Brescia, Italy.
- Why
- A preliminary account says a heavy vehicle struck the lift basket while he was working. The circumstances are under investigation.
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The worker was crushed in a lift basket while carrying out work at the Sarezzo steel plant.
He was taken to Brescia’s Civil Hospital and died there.
Authorities began investigating the accident and whether prevention rules had been followed.
Activities at the plant were halted until the following day, according to Il Fatto Quotidiano.
- Worker
- 47 years old
- Plant
- Acciaierie Venete, Sarezzo
- Accident
- Lift basket struck by a heavy vehicle, according to a preliminary account
- Hospital
- Civil Hospital of Brescia
- Work stoppage
- Plant activities halted until the following day, according to Il Fatto Quotidiano
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What people are saying
Federacciai expresses its condolences and closeness to the family and colleagues of the worker involved in the tragic accident at the Acciaierie Venete plant in the province of Brescia
Safety in the workplace is not and can never be considered optional
The tragic average of three deaths at work a day, followed by dozens of serious accidents and injuries, is a national disgrace