Building worker dies in fall

A man who fell 40 feet on a building site died as a result of accidental death, a jury has found.

A man who fell 40 feet on a building site died as a result of accidental death, a jury has found.

Thomas Farragher (25), Corofin, Co Galway, who died on September 3rd, had been helping move a concrete beam on the roof of T J Grady Ltd , Charlestown, Co Mayo.

The deceased, who had been wearing a hard hat and harness, died of shock due to massive haemorrhage and severe and multiple injuries after being admitted to Sligo General Hospital.

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