Father and daughter die in incident at Banagher Precast Concrete, Co Offaly

A father and daughter were killed in a workplace incident at Banagher Precast Concrete in Banagher, Co Offaly, on Monday 28 September. 1 2 They were named as Mihai Chinez, 49, and Denisa Chinez, 24. 3 Gardaí and emergency services were called at about 11.40am, and both were pronounced dead at the scene. 3 2

Both papers report that the pair were understood to have been preparing a concrete mould when it happened. 3 2 They were originally from Romania and had lived and worked locally for many years. 3 2 The Health and Safety Authority said it is aware of the fatal incident and has launched an investigation. 1

The company called the event a "devastating tragedy", said the circumstances are not yet fully known, and promised to cooperate fully with the investigation. 3 2 Local councillor John Leahy described a "deep sense of shock" in the community and concern for colleagues who witnessed the incident. 3 Fianna Fáil TD Tony McCormack offered condolences to the families and the community. 1

A funeral notice named the family, and a joint funeral Mass is planned for Thursday at St Rynagh's Church, Banagher. 2 Postmortem examinations were due at Tullamore, and the cause of the incident has not been established. 1 2