Worker remains on life support after mini-explosion at Stryker plant in Cork

Two men were injured – one critically – in an apparent mini-explosion and fire as they worked on equipment on the roof of the plant just after 1pm on Tuesday

Stryker's Anngrove plant in Carrigtwohill where the incident occurred. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Trade union Siptu has sought an urgent meeting with Stryker on health and safety issues as a worker continues to fight for his life after a mini-explosion at one of its plants in Cork.

The news came this lunchtime just hours after the injured man's family asked people to pray for him.