Two fined for safety breaches after Cork man dies in collapsed trench

The judge at Cork Circuit Criminal Court imposed a €10,000 fine on Pat Kelleher and a fine of €1,000 on John O’Mahony. File image.

A 33-year-old Coachford man was killed just over three years ago when a trench he was working in collapsed on top of him and today two men pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches and were fined.

Health and Safety inspector, Frances Murphy, testified today at Cork Circuit Criminal Court that on September 28, 2017, drainage works were being carried out by the farmer, Pat Kelleher, excavator driver, John O’Mahony, and the deceased, Denis Cullinane.