A man is fighting for his life with extensive burns following an industrial accident at a Stryker plant in Cork. Calls are increasing for a safety review of the medical device company’s operations in East Cork, and Siptu union is seeking a meeting amid growing concerns. Stryker refused to engage with the union at the Anngrove plant, which is now being investigated for a major health and safety probe following the accident.

A worker at a Stryker plant in Cork has been left on life support following an industrial accident which occurred while he and another man were carrying out maintenance or repairs to vents on the roof of the Anngrove plant. The injured man and his family are being supported by their loved ones as they maintain a bedside vigil. The incident has led to calls for a full safety review of Stryker’s operations in East Cork. Siptu, the trade union representing the workers, has requested an urgent meeting with Stryker management to address concerns for workers’ safety at its plants in Carrigtwohill. The issue of union recognition has not been reached with Stryker despite two Labour Court recommendations for recognition in the Tullagreen and Springhill plants in 2019. Additionally, a protected disclosure was made this year regarding major health and safety concerns at the Anngrove plant. Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has called on Tánaiste Micheál Martin to intervene in the matter. Stryker and the HSA continue to communicate and investigations are ongoing.