Man loses hand in Kilkenny mine explosion

Health and Safety Authority Inspectors this afternoon launched an investigation into an explosion at a Co Kilkenny mine in which a man lost his right hand.

Man loses hand in Kilkenny mine explosion

Health and Safety Authority Inspectors this afternoon launched an investigation into an explosion at a Co Kilkenny mine in which a man lost his right hand.

The man, understood to be a local from Tulloroan, was injured after a detonator exploded in his hand at Galmoy mines. He was immediately taken to St James's Hospital for treatment.

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