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Case No. 8388Breach of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 · Co. Dublin · 6 Apr 2022

Waste company Panda faces trial over fatal Dublin workplace incident

On 6 April 2022, Radu Alexandru Chertes, a 32-year-old man, died in an incident at the premises of Starrus Eco Holdings Limited, trading as Panda Waste Management Solutions, on Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. A Health and Safety Authority investigation followed, and the company faces six charges under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which it has not yet pleaded to. At its first appearance on a Monday before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court, the DPP decided the company will face trial on indictment in the Circuit Court, and the judge adjourned the case for four weeks to complete a book of evidence. The inquest has been adjourned pending the outcome of the judicial process.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A 32-year-old man, Radu Alexandru Chertes, died in a workplace incident.
  • The defendant is Starrus Eco Holdings Limited, trading as Panda Waste Management Solutions, a company.
Where
The incident happened at the company's premises on Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.
When
  • The charges relate to an incident on 6 April 2022.
  • The court appearance was on a Monday, dated 7 September 2026 by the article timestamp and 1 September 2026 by the article date tag.
Cause
  • The company is alleged to have failed to ensure the safety, health and welfare of its employees so far as reasonably practicable.
  • The prosecution claims the company failed to maintain a safe system of work, control measures, and training, instruction and supervision for clearing blockages in an M&J Pre-Shred 4000S machine.
Investigation
The prosecution followed a Health and Safety Authority investigation.
Charges
The company faces six charges under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, which are allegations.
In court
  • The case came before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court.
  • The company has yet to enter a plea.
  • The DPP has decided the company will face trial on indictment in the Circuit Court.
  • The judge adjourned the case for four weeks to complete a book of evidence.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
Other details
The inquest has been adjourned pending the outcome of the judicial process.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe prosecution followed a death, that of Radu Alexandru Chertes, aged 32. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe charges state that an employee suffered injuries and died as a consequence of the alleged failings. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at the company's premises on Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe charges relate to an incident on 6 April 2022. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe firm is alleged to have failed to ensure the safety, health and welfare of its employees so far as reasonably practicable. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe prosecution claims the company failed to maintain a safe system of work, control measures, and training, instruction and supervision for clearing blockages in an M&J Pre-Shred 4000S machine. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe prosecution followed a Health and Safety Authority investigation. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe company faces six charges under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case came before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court on Monday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe company has yet to enter a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has decided the company will face trial on indictment in the Circuit Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case for four weeks to complete a book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe inquest has been adjourned pending the outcome of the judicial process. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Sep2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Waste company Panda faces trial over fatal workplace incident at Dublin recycling plant

    Reports the company's first court appearance, the DPP's decision on trial on indictment in the Circuit Court, and the four-week adjournment; the company has yet to enter a plea.

    victim, Radu Alexandru Chertes, 32, maleRadu Alexandru Chertesaccused, Starrus Eco Holdings Limited, trading as Panda Waste Management Solutions, namedStarrus Eco Holdings Limited, trading as Panda Waste Management Solutions