Overview
- Pietro Zantonini, 55, died during a night shift on January 8 while guarding the ice-stadium construction area linked to Milano–Cortina 2026.
- Prosecutor Claudio Fabris in Belluno seized the body and ordered an autopsy, to be performed by forensic pathologist Andrea Porzionato, to establish cause and any responsibility.
- Zantonini worked for an external security firm, operating from a small guard hut and conducting checks roughly every two hours during a night of subzero temperatures reported as low as −10 to −16°C.
- His family, represented by lawyer Francesco Dragone, says he repeatedly raised concerns about prolonged night shifts, occasional consecutive duties, and inadequate protections.
- Simico and the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation expressed condolences and noted the site was not under their direct responsibility, while unions and national officials called for thorough safety reviews.