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AN ESB NETWORKS employee has died at the company’s plant in Finglas, north Dublin.
The man in his 20s died from a suspected electrocution just after 2pm yesterday afternoon in what was the second workplace death in Ireland this year.
Investigators from the Health and Safety Authority were on the scene yesterday and their investigation is ongoing, a spokesperson said this morning.
An investigation is also being carried out by the ESB.
ESB Networks said in a statement: “It is with regret that we confirm that an incident took place, which resulted in the fatality of an ESB Networks staff member at our Finglas station this afternoon (yesterday).
“We express our deep condolences to the family at this sad time.”
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The poor young guy, out doing a days work, thinking of his family.
Rip mate from a fellow sparky .
May he rest in peace condolences to his family and friends.
Very sad he was only a kid.
Rip I’m a sparks meself makes ya think
Passed by there yesterday and saw the emergency services at the scene . Poor young lad . R.I.P.
Rest in peace Shane my angel :( loved and missed by us all. Never forgotten, love always Lauren x
Rest in peace Shane my angel :( loved and missed by everyone. Never forgotten, love always Lauren x
my dad worked for them for 40 years and he seen this happen back in the 80′s, god love the poor chaps family.
When we go to work we never think that we might not get home. Such a shame to hear a young life lost. Condolences to his family and friends.
So sad R.I.P young Man and deepest condolences to your Family,Friends,Colleagues and All who knew him very sad.
Poor fella rip
rest in peace
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