Digger operator trapped after limestone blocks of up to 20 tonnes fell on his cab, court hears

Paddy O'Brien is suing his employers, Holdensrath Quarry Ltd and Irish Blue Limestone Holdings Ltd, over the accident at the Holdensrath quarry in Kilkenny on August 29, 2016.

A digger operator was trapped in the machine after blocks of limestone up to 20 tonnes in weight fell on his cab during excavation work, the High Court has heard.

Paddy O'Brien (45), from O'Loughlin Court, Kilkenny, is suing his employers, Holdensrath Quarry Ltd and Irish Blue Limestone Holdings Ltd, over the accident at the Holdensrath quarry in Kilkenny on August 29, 2016.