Former Limerick hurler Mark Keane seeks damages from Johnson & Johnson over 2018 workplace injury
Mark Keane, 34, a former Limerick senior hurler, is seeking damages from Johnson & Johnson Vision care (Ireland) at the High Court over a workplace accident on 10 September 2018 at their plant in Plassey, Co Limerick, where a coworker's arm was caught in machinery. The court heard that Keane cycled up to 105km in summer 2019 despite claiming ongoing pain, and both sides agreed to mediation.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court28 Feb
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatKeane was injured after going to the aid of a coworker who caught his arm inside machinery. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKeane still suffers pain in his right little finger that runs up his arm to his neck and back down. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKeane's right little finger was bent backwards when his hand was caught on internal gridding or railing in the machine. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKeane held the machine lid ajar for 30-60 seconds until co-workers arrived with a crowbar to free the coworker. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe company stopped paying Keane in December 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKeane is now on invalidity pension. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKeane was working as a technician making contact lenses at the time of the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMark Keane is a former Limerick senior hurler seeking damages from Johnson & Johnson after a workplace accident (irishtimes.com)
- whatKeane cycled distances up to 105km after undergoing surgery for his injuries (irishtimes.com)
- whatKeane sustained injuries when he went to the rescue of a coworker who caught his arm inside machinery (irishtimes.com)
- whatKeane played senior hurling for Limerick from 2000 to 2006 (irishtimes.com)
- whatKeane went on 10-12 cycles of between 27km and 105km in the summer of 2019 (irishtimes.com)
- whereKeane is from Raheen, Ballyneety, Co Limerick (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident occurred at the Johnson & Johnson plant in the National Technological Park, Plassey, Co Limerick (irishtimes.com)
- whenKeane alleges he has suffered with pain since September 2018 (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred on 10 September 2018 (irishtimes.com)
- whenKeane cycled in June 2019 but has not done so since (irishtimes.com)
- courtMark Keane gave evidence at the High Court on Friday in his case against Johnson & Johnson care (Ireland). (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case is being heard by Mr Justice Paul Coffey at the High Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case continues at the High Court the following week. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Paul Coffey presided and noted it was the policy of the court to promote mediation (irishtimes.com)
- courtBoth sides agreed to engage in mediation on Wednesday morning (irishtimes.com)
- otherKeane is a recovering alcoholic of many years. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKeane won three consecutive All-Irelands with Limerick under 21s between 2000 and 2002. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Mar2025Former Limerick hurler seeking damages over workplace injury cycled up to 105km after operation, court hears
Details of the High Court hearing including Keane's evidence about cycling distances, the company's acceptance of nerve damage but not shoulder injury, the first medical record of shoulder pain in November 2020, and both sides agreeing to mediation.
victim, Mark Keane, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Keane - 28 Feb2025Former Limerick hurler felt ‘emasculated and mentally destroyed’ after workplace accident, High Court hears
Reports Mark Keane's evidence at the High Court where he described his hand deformity, ongoing pain, loss of employment, mental health struggles, and that Johnson & Johnson stopped paying him in December 2022. The case is before Mr Justice Paul Coffey and continues the following week.
victim, Mark Keane, 43, male, irish (judged from name)Mark Keane