# Banagher Precast Concrete workplace fatalities

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> Updated: 2026-10-04T06:45:33.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

On September 28, 2026, a fatal workplace accident occurred at the Banagher Precast Concrete manufacturing facility in County Offaly, Ireland. The incident, which took place around 11:40 am, resulted in the deaths of a man in his 40s or 50s and a woman in her 20s. 

Subsequent reports identified the victims as Mihai Chinez, 49, and his daughter, Denisa Mihaela Chinez, 24, both Romanian nationals. The accident occurred while they were working on a mold used in the concrete production process. The incident took place on the 26th wedding anniversary of Mihai and his wife, Angela, who is also an employee at the company.

Banagher Precast Concrete described the event as a “devastating tragedy.” Following the incident, the facility's operations were temporarily suspended. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), Gardaí, and emergency services launched investigations into the circumstances of the deaths.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Banagher Precast Concrete factory accident claims two lives

Two Romanian nationals, Mihai Chinez and his daughter Denisa, died following a fatal workplace accident at a concrete factory in County Offaly, Ireland.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banagher-precast-concrete-factory-accident-claims-two-lives

### 2026-09-28: Two killed in workplace incident at Banagher Precast Concrete

A father and daughter have died following a workplace incident at Banagher Precast Concrete in Co Offaly, Ireland. An investigation by the Health and Safety Authority is currently underway.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-killed-in-workplace-incident-at-banagher-precast-concrete

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