Overview
- The incident occurred this morning at the Kilbrew, Ashbourne facility, with Gardaí and emergency services responding.
- Tayto said the deceased was employed by an independent potato supplier rather than the company.
- The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to Our Lady's Hospital Navan for a post-mortem examination.
- The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation, and Tayto says it is cooperating with inquiries.
- Next of kin have been informed, and the company expressed condolences, noting the site employs around 300 people producing Tayto, Hunky Dorys, King and O'Donnell's crisps.