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Cargo handling company fined over health and safety breaches on day crew member died
Summary
Marine Terminals Ltd (MTL) was fined €15,000 by Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for health and safety breaches following the death of able seaman Dennis Gomez Regana in November 2018. The company pleaded guilty to failing to ensure that individuals at the place of work were not exposed to risks, specifically citing fragmented verbal and radio communications between vessel personnel, quayside workers, and crane operators. Safety inspector Frank Kerins testified that while the breach did not directly cause Mr. Regana's death, it contributed to the incident where a 20-foot steel container fell on him while he attempted to rectify a missing twist lock. The court heard that MTL had a good safety record and had appointed staff to improve communications. Judge Nolan noted the communication breakdown but considered the guilty plea and the company's cooperation. The fine of €15,000 was imposed with six months allowed for payment. The matter was concluded with this sentencing decision.
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What: Report matter: Cargo handling company fined over health and safety breaches on day crew member died. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- November 14, 2018 Other
- 2025-01-27 Publication
Why: "You couldn't get semi-automatics in there because it was beside the wall," he answered. CNI source report
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