09/08/2016

Investigations Launched Into Workplace Death In Co Cork

Two independent investigations have been launched following the death of a 59-year-old man in a workplace accident.

The man died following an incident on a building site in Midleton, Co Cork, at approximately 12:49pm on Monday, 08 August, at St Coleman's Community College.

It is understood two other workers at the site were treated at Cork University Hospital for minor injuries and shock.

Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority have launched separate investigations.

(MH)

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