Investigation after man dies following workplace accident at Irish Water site in Kerry
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A man in his 50s has been killed in a workplace accident in an Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) facility in Killarney, Co Kerry.
The man had been working at the site on behalf of an Irish Water contractor.
The incident took place on Monday at around 8am and a Health and Safety Authority (HSA) investigation into the incident is under way.
The man was rushed to Cork University Hospital where he later died.
An Irish Water spokesman said: "It is with deep regret and sadness that Uisce Éireann confirms that a man working on behalf of our contractor who was attending a water infrastructure construction site in Co Kerry has passed away, following a workplace accident on Monday, January 16.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, work colleagues and friends of the deceased at this very difficult time."
Irish Water is liaising with the HSA and relevant authorities in relation to this incident, it was added.
"We can’t make any further comment at this time."
A HSA spokesperson told the : "I can confirm the HSA are aware of this incident and have launched an investigation, as such there is no further information available at this time".
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal workplace accident at a site in Killarney, Co Kerry at approximately 8am yesterday, Monday, January 16 2023.
"A man in his 50s was conveyed to Cork University Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained as a result of this incident. He later passed away from his injuries.
"The Health and Safety Authority have since been notified."