Autopsy finds work accident injuries caused death of 55-year-old in Kofinou

Kofinou, Cyprus. An official autopsy found that multiple injuries to the body and vital organs sustained during a work accident caused the death of 55-year-old Finis Alexandru, who died on Friday.

Autopsy findings

The autopsy was carried out on Monday by state pathologist Angeliki Papetta, with samples collected for further laboratory tests.

Accident details

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon in a rural area of Kofinou. A 51-year-old man was unloading concrete counterweights weighing 2-3 tons each using a crane installed on a truck when, under circumstances still under investigation, the vehicle overturned to the right.

Alexandru, who was on the truck, fell to the ground and was struck by a counterweight. He was taken by ambulance to Larnaca general hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigation

Police and the labour inspection department carried out examinations at the scene. As part of the investigation, the 51-year-old man was arrested, questioned, and subsequently released.

Kofinou police and the labour inspection department continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

What workplace safety measures are in place at worksites where heavy counterweights are being unloaded?