Ireland Two firms to face trial over quarry death in Rathcoole, Co Dublin
Christopher Miley, a 31-year-old man from Valleymount, Co Wicklow, died in a workplace accident at a quarry and recycling facility in Rathcoole, Co Dublin, on 28 October 2021. Emergency services attended, and the Health and Safety Authority began an investigation. Two companies, L Behan Aggregates and Recycling Ltd of Rathcoole and Shannon Valley Plant Hire Ltd of Drumshambo, Co Leitrim, now face charges under Section 77 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. In May 2023 the case came before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court, where the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment and neither company has entered a plea. Judge Halpin adjourned the case until July for a book of evidence to be prepared.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court17 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Christopher Miley, a 31-year-old man and father of three, died in a workplace accident.
- Where
- The fatal accident happened at a quarry and recycling facility in Rathcoole, Co Dublin.
- When
- The death happened on 28 October 2021.
- Other details
- Christopher Miley was from Carrigacurra, Valleymount, Co Wicklow.
- Investigation
- Emergency services attended the scene, and the Health and Safety Authority began an investigation.
- Charges
- Two companies face charges under Section 77 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
- L Behan Aggregates and Recycling Ltd of Rathcoole is accused of failing to ensure the quarry had sufficient lighting.
- Shannon Valley Plant Hire Ltd of Drumshambo, Co Leitrim, is accused of failing to ensure adequate lighting for work outside daylight hours.
- In court
- The case came before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court in May 2023.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment.
- Neither company has yet entered a plea.
- Judge Halpin adjourned the case until July for a book of evidence to be prepared.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe fatal workplace accident happened at a quarry in Rathcoole, Co Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe death happened on 28 October 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationEmergency services attended, and the Health and Safety Authority began an investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeTwo companies face charges under Section 77 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeL Behan Aggregates and Recycling Ltd is accused of failing to ensure the quarry had sufficient lighting. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeShannon Valley Plant Hire Ltd is accused of failing to ensure adequate lighting for work outside daylight hours. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case came before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtNeither company has yet entered a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Halpin adjourned the case until July for a book of evidence to be prepared. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 May2023Two firms to face trial over death of dad-of-three in quarry accident
First report of this case in the list. Adds the charges against both companies under Section 77 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the court appearance before Judge Anthony Halpin, and the adjournment to July for a book of evidence.
victim, Christopher Miley, 31, male, irish (judged from name)Christopher Mileyaccused, L Behan Aggregates and Recycling Ltd, namedL Behan Aggregates and Recycling Ltdaccused, Shannon Valley Plant Hire Ltd, namedShannon Valley Plant Hire Ltd