Shock at death of father and daughter in Offaly workplace accident
A father and daughter who were killed in a workplace incident in Banagher, Co Offaly on Monday morning have been named locally as Mihai Chinez (49) and Denisa Chinez (24).
The pair, who were originally from Romania, were pronounced dead at the scene of the incident at Banagher Precast Concrete.
Emergency services were called there at approximately 11.40am on Monday.
It is understood the deceased were preparing a concrete mould at the time of the incident.
Mr Chinez and his daughter were pronounced dead at the scene. It is believed the young woman’s mother also works at the plant.
A garda spokesperson confirmed on Monday that a post mortem would take place at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore.
The spokesperson also confirmed that the the coroner and Health and Safety Authority (HSA) had been notified.
Cllr John Leahy said there was shock in the local community at the terrible loss of life.
“The community is in deep shock, to lose two people from the one community,” he said.
Deputy Tony McCormack said: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic news coming from Banagher, where two people have lost their lives following a workplace incident.
“My thoughts are first and foremost with the family members and loved ones of the man and woman who tragically lost their lives.
“I am also thinking of their friends, work colleagues and everyone at Banagher Precast Concrete, as well as the wider Banagher community, at what is an incredibly difficult and shocking time. My deepest sympathies go to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.”
Cllr Peter Ormond extended his “heartfelt sympathies to the family of the two people who tragically lost their lives in the workplace accident in Banagher, as well as to their work colleagues and friends”.
“This is a devastating tragedy, and my thoughts are with all those who knew and loved them. I hope they can draw strength and support from one another during this incredibly difficult time,” Cllr Ormond said.