Overview

• Paolo Vallan, a 58-year-old experienced worker, died after falling into a stone crushing machine at Cavada srl in Mantello, Sondrio province.
• The fatal accident occurred during lunchtime at the company's inert quarry, which specializes in stone and mineral crushing.
• Authorities, including the Carabinieri and ATS, are investigating the incident under the coordination of the Sondrio Public Prosecutor's Office.
• Emergency responders, including elisoccorso, ambulance services, and the fire brigade, were present at the scene but could not save Vallan.
• The incident highlights a troubling trend in Italy, with 205 workplace fatalities recorded in the first three months of 2025, marking an 8% increase from the same period in 2024.