Panda Waste sent for trial over 2022 workplace death of Radu Alexandru Chertes in Finglas
A 32-year-old man, Radu Alexandru Chertes, died from injuries sustained at a recycling plant in Finglas, Dublin, on 6 April 2022. Starrus Eco Holdings Limited, trading as Panda Waste Management Solutions, faces six charges under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, alleging failures in safe systems of work, control measures, and training for clearing blockages in a shredding machine. An inquest was opened in November 2022 and has been adjourned pending the judicial process. On 5 October 2026, Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court sent the company for trial at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where it will be listed for mention on 19 November 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Radu Alexandru Chertes, a 32-year-old man, died from injuries sustained at a recycling plant.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the company's premises on Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.
- When
- The fatal incident occurred on 6 April 2022.
- Charges
- Starrus Eco Holdings Limited, trading as Panda Waste Management Solutions, faces six charges under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
- The prosecution alleges the company failed to maintain a safe system of work, adequate control measures, and proper training for clearing blockages in an M&J Pre-Shred 4000S machine.
- In court
- An inquest was opened in November 2022 and has been adjourned pending the judicial process.
- On 5 October 2026, Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court granted a return for trial order, sending the company to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- The case will be listed for mention at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 19 November 2026.
- Other details
- The company has yet to enter a plea.
8 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe victim suffered injuries and died as a consequence of the alleged failings. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident occurred at the company's premises on Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe fatal incident occurred on 6 April 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe company faces six charges under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe prosecution claims the company failed to maintain a safe system of work, adequate control measures and proper training for clearing blockages in an M&J Pre-Shred 4000S machine. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe company was sent for trial at Dublin District Court by Judge Anthony Halpin. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case will be listed for mention at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 19 November 2026. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe inquest was opened in November 2022 and has been adjourned pending the judicial process. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Oct2026Waste firm Panda sent for trial over worker’s death at Dublin plant
Reports that Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court granted a return for trial order, sending the company to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on six workplace safety charges. Details the specific alleged failings (safe system of work, control measures, training for clearing blockages in an M&J Pre-Shred 4000S machine) and notes the inquest opened in November 2022 has been adjourned pending the judicial process.
victim, Radu Alexandru Chertes, 32, male, non-irish (judged from name)Radu Alexandru Chertes