Overview
- A man in his fifties died after being crushed by a three‑ton mobile elevating platform at the Bonnefoy quarry in Mérey‑sous‑Montrond near Besançon on Wednesday afternoon.
- Franceinfo reports the vehicle was reversing when it struck the worker, who was employed by an external subcontractor.
- The Besançon prosecutor confirmed an inquiry for involuntary manslaughter, with the gendarmerie working to reconstruct the circumstances.
- The labour inspectorate has been called in to evaluate potential safety lapses and determine responsibilities on the site.
- Alcohol and drug screenings of the machine’s driver were reported negative, and the company says it has set up a psychological support unit for staff.