Man killed while at work under trailer

A MAN suffered severe head injuries while working underneath a trailer when a mechanism in the suspension airbag failed, an inquest has heard.

Man killed while at work under  trailer

Fergus Leonard, 36, of Ballyfad, Coolgraney, Co Wexford, was working on a trailer in a 6ft deep lorry pit at his home when the incident occurred on October 24, 2007.

The self-employed mechanic and bus operator was using the suspension airbag on the trailer to elevate it to allow him to work underneath it, an inquest into his death at Dublin City Coroner’s Court heard.

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