HSA probe as man dies after wall collapses on him on Cork farm

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is preparing a file for the coroner following a fatal workplace incident in West Cork.

The incident, involving two men, took place on Thursday shortly after 4pm on a farm in Kilmore, around 7km from Bandon.

It is understood that the two men were building a stone wall, which subsequently collapsed on top of them.

As a result of the incident, one man, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene where, at the time of print, his body remained.

A postmortem examination is due to be carried out at Cork University Hospital (CUH) once the man’s body has been removed from the scene.

The local coroner has been notified, and an inquest will be held in due course.

The second man involved in the incident sustained serious injuries and was taken to CUH for medical treatment.

Speaking to The Echo, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said HSA representatives visited the scene and are compiling a file for the coroner.

“Gardaí and emergency services responded to a fatal workplace accident near Bandon shortly after 4pm on Thursday,” said the spokesperson.

“A male in his 50s was pronounced deceased at the scene, [where] his body remains.

“Another male has been brought to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

“The HSA has been notified and attended the scene; a file will be prepared for the coroner.”