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11/08/2009
Man Dies At Kilkeel Factory
A man in his 40s has died after being trapped under machinery at a Co Down production plant.
Named this afternoon as Keiran McClean, the victim was initially rushed from the Kilkeel facility to Newry's Daisy Hill Hospital last night.
Police said the incident, which took place at Engineering and Construction Products on Rooney Road, was reported to them at around 6pm.
Mr McClean, who had worked for the company for more than 20 years, later died from his injuries.
A PSNI spokesman said the Northern Ireland Health and Safety Executive has been informed of the incident.
The facility remained closed today as officials examined the scene.
(PR/KMcA)
Named this afternoon as Keiran McClean, the victim was initially rushed from the Kilkeel facility to Newry's Daisy Hill Hospital last night.
Police said the incident, which took place at Engineering and Construction Products on Rooney Road, was reported to them at around 6pm.
Mr McClean, who had worked for the company for more than 20 years, later died from his injuries.
A PSNI spokesman said the Northern Ireland Health and Safety Executive has been informed of the incident.
The facility remained closed today as officials examined the scene.
(PR/KMcA)
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