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Tragic Workplace Accident Claims Life of Cork Man
29 Jul
Summary
- Fatal workplace accident at family-owned pallet company in Macroom, Co Cork
- Employee in his 60s died after being transferred to Cork University Hospital
- Health and Safety Authority investigating the incident
On Monday, a fatal workplace accident occurred at a family-owned pallet company in Macroom, Co Cork, Ireland. A man in his late 60s was involved in the incident and was transferred to Cork University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The emergency services were called to the scene, and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has confirmed that it is aware of the fatal incident and has launched an investigation. The coroner has been notified, and a postmortem examination will be completed at the hospital. An inquest will take place at a later date.
Local Fianna Fáil TD, Aindrias Moynihan, expressed his sadness over the tragic event, stating that it is tough for the victim's work colleagues, family, and anyone who knew him. The Garda Press Office also confirmed that they attended the scene of the fatal workplace accident in Macroom.
