Man hospitalised after incident at Lakeland plant

The incident occurred at approximately 3:30pm Tuesday afternoon, November 16

The Health and Safety Authority have launched an investigation after a man was hospitalised with serious injuries following an accident at the Lakeland Dairies plant in Killeshandra.

The man, aged in his 20s, and employed by a contractor, was carrying out work at Lakeland's Killeshandra site. He was seriously injured following what is understood to have been a “malfunction” of welding equipment being used in the contracted working area.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:30pm yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, November 16.

The young man was subsequently conveyed to Cavan General Hospital for treatment for serious injuries sustained.

This matter has since been referred to the Health and Safety Authority, while Lakeland is also understood to be undertaking their own investigation into the matter.

A spokesperson for Lakeland confirmed: “The emergency services were called and attended promptly and the individual person affected was taken to hospital where they are receiving treatment.”

They said that it was the company's “current understanding” that the incident “involved a malfunction of welding equipment being used in the contracted working area.”

The spokesperson added: “Our first thoughts are with the person affected by this accident and we wish them a speedy recovery. At this time we have no further details except to say that this matter will be investigated thoroughly by Lakeland Dairies.

“We are grateful to the emergency services for their attendance and assistance following the accident.”

A spokesperson for An Garda Siochan commented: “Gardaí attended the scene of a workplace incident in the Killeshandra area of Co Cavan at approximately 3:30pm yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, 16th November 2021.”

They said: “One male, aged in his 20s, was conveyed to Cavan General Hospital for treatment of serious injuries sustained as a result of this incident.”