A man with two children has passed away after suffering fatal injuries in an incident involving a JCB at a farm.
Ryan Roberts, aged 34, was working at a farm in Llangwn, near Haverfordwest, in Pembrokeshire, on September 12 when the tragic incident occurred. He sustained fatal injuries during his work and was rushed to Witybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, where he was later pronounced dead.
An inquest regarding his death was conducted at Pembrokeshire County Hall on the same day by Gareth Lewis, the senior coroner for Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. During the hearing, a brief report was presented by coroner’s officer Jerome Carlson, who identified Roberts as a 34-year-old plant operator from Haverfordwest.
The incident that led to Ryan’s death involved a JCB at his workplace according to reports. A medical assessment indicated that the primary cause of death was attributed to “haemorrhage from lacerations to the liver and spleen.”
Mr. Lewis decided to adjourn the inquest to a later date due to ongoing investigations by the police and Health and Safety Executive. He expressed his sincere condolences to Ryan’s family, some of whom were present during the hearing.
Authorities mentioned that a 60-year-old man had been apprehended on suspicion of gross negligent manslaughter in connection with the incident and was subsequently released pending further investigation.
In a statement, Ryan’s family mourned his untimely death, remembering him as a beloved partner, father, and cherished individual. They described him as a talented, loving, and compassionate person who brightened every environment he entered and was deeply loved by all who knew him.
According to statistics from the Health and Safety Executive, the year 2024/25 saw 124 work-related fatalities in the UK, with the highest number of deaths recorded in industries such as construction, agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with men accounting for the majority of the fatalities.