Firm charged over death of worker

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A construction firm is being prosecuted over the death of one of its workmen at a major apartment block development in Belfast, it has emerged.

Graham Constuction of County Down faces four charges connected to a fatal accident at the old Ormeau Bakery site.

South Belfast man Gerard Morgan, 52, was killed in an incident involving a forklift truck in February 2008.

A preliminary enquiry due to be held at Belfast Magistrates Court has been adjourned until next month.

A decision to bring a prosecution was taken following an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland.

The company, which is based in Dromore, has now been accused of failing to provide a safe work environment.

If convicted of the offences the company could face an unlimited fine.