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Aer Lingus fined €250k over death of cargo driver
Summary
Aer Lingus was fined €250,000 after a cargo driver, John Murray, aged 55, died from head injuries when he fell while climbing down a loading dock at Dublin Airport on 5 November 2014. The company admitted it had allowed non‑employees to access the loading bay by climbing onto a three‑foot high dock, a practice that had become routine. The court found Aer Lingus failed to implement written procedures to protect drivers from the risk of falling and to manage access to the loading bay. Judge Martin Nolan noted the death was devastating for the Murray family and that the company had a generally good safety record, but the offence carried a maximum fine of €3 million. The judge imposed the €250,000 fine, citing the company's early guilty plea and apology. The Murray family has lodged a claim for damages in the High Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Aer Lingus fined €250k over death of cargo driver. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- November 5, 2014 Other
- 2017-03-20 Publication
Why: "John died because Aer Lingus staff did not follow health and safety procedures. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- High Court
Topics
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