Airport Worker Dies After Roof Fall

Tragedy Strikes Fiumicino Site

A 64-year-old subcontracted worker has died following a fall from a workshop roof at Fiumicino Airport. The incident’s cause remains under investigation.

Union Demands Answers

The CGIL union of Rome and Lazio has expressed its deep outrage and sorrow over the fatality. They are urgently requesting a swift clarification of the circumstances surrounding the accident.

“A tragedy for which we express our condolence, which deeply indignates us and on which we ask that we clarify in the shortest possible time.”

— CGIL of Rome and Lazio

The union also highlighted a concerning trend in workplace safety within the Lazio region. In the first five months of this year, there were 17,925 reported workplace accidents, a 3.75% increase compared to the previous year. Tragically, 29 fatal accidents have occurred during this period.

Broader Safety Concerns

This incident occurs amidst ongoing concerns about worker safety across Italy. According to the Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL), there were 1,006 fatal workplace accidents recorded in 2022, underscoring the persistent risks faced by many employees.