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Fatal Incident Leads to Heavy Fines For Business Owners In Athy

The incident involved a contractor who fell from an improvised working platform during roof repairs in March 2019, leading to his death.

The owner of an industrial premises in Athy has been fined €125,000 for breaches the Safety Act, resulting in the death of a worker.

A business operator was also fined €50,000.

The incident involved a contractor who fell from an improvised working platform during roof repairs in March 2019, leading to his death.

Mark Cullen, Assistant Chief Executive of HSA, emphasised the preventable nature of the incident, stressing the importance of thorough risk assessments and safety measures, particularly for work at height.

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