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20/03/2008
Airport Worker Dies In Tragic Accident
An aircraft maintenance worker has died from fatal injuries as he was de-icing a jet at Dublin Airport on Wednesday.
The 58 year-old man who was described as a 'veteran' died of injuries sustained in the accident, reportedly in front of his girlfriend who was working alongside him.
While de-icing the plane, the man slipped and fell at 4.30am on Wednesday morning and suffered serious head injuries. He was rushed to Beaumont Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Health and Safety Authority has begun an investigation into the accident.
A spokeswoman for SR Technics said the man had been employed by the company for many years, and added: "It's a very sad day for all of us."
A spokesman for CityJet expressed condolences to the man's family, adding it will also be taking part in the investigation.
"We're not sure what caused the accident but we will assist SR Technics to establish what happened," he said.
(DW)
The 58 year-old man who was described as a 'veteran' died of injuries sustained in the accident, reportedly in front of his girlfriend who was working alongside him.
While de-icing the plane, the man slipped and fell at 4.30am on Wednesday morning and suffered serious head injuries. He was rushed to Beaumont Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Health and Safety Authority has begun an investigation into the accident.
A spokeswoman for SR Technics said the man had been employed by the company for many years, and added: "It's a very sad day for all of us."
A spokesman for CityJet expressed condolences to the man's family, adding it will also be taking part in the investigation.
"We're not sure what caused the accident but we will assist SR Technics to establish what happened," he said.
(DW)
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