A tragic accident occurred at a recycling site in Harelbeke, where a 32-year-old man from Ichtegem lost his life. The incident involved a worker employed by an industrial construction company based in Ypres. On 2025-07-02 16:36:00, the man fell from a height after a lifting crane’s tension strap snapped.
- Man van 32 uit Ichtegem overleden
- Incident gebeurde bij recyclagebedrijf Despriet
- Slachtoffer werkte voor Iepers industriebouwbedrijf
- Val uit hoogtewerker veroorzaakte dodelijk ongeval
- Spanriem van hefkraan knapte tijdens werk
This fatal fall happened while the worker was operating a height platform on the premises of the Despriet recycling company. Such workplace accidents raise urgent questions about safety measures and equipment maintenance in Belgium’s industrial sectors.
How can similar accidents be prevented in the future? What role do companies and regulators play in ensuring safer working environments? These questions highlight the need for a thorough review of safety protocols at industrial sites, especially in Flanders.
Workplace safety remains a critical issue, especially in industrial and construction settings where heavy machinery is involved. This accident prompts reflection on several factors:
- Regular inspection and maintenance of lifting equipment and safety straps
- Comprehensive training for workers on operating height platforms
- Strict enforcement of safety regulations by Belgian authorities
- Improved emergency response protocols on industrial sites
Moving forward, companies and regulators must collaborate to strengthen safety standards and prevent future tragedies. Workers’ lives depend on proactive risk management and continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.
