# Panda Waste Faces Trial Over Worker’s Death | Belfast News

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-09-07T18:15:43+00:00
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## Resource

A tragic workplace death at Panda Waste Management’s Dublin recycling plant has led to a high-stakes trial. Radu Chertes, 32, died in April 2022 after allegedly being fatally injured while clearing a machine blockage — an incident prosecutors say stemmed from the company’s gross safety failures. Charged with six violations of Ireland’s Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, Panda now faces trial on indictment in the Circuit Court, signaling the gravity of the case. The company hasn’t pleaded yet, and the full evidence package is still being compiled — but with the inquest paused and the family’s grief at the center, this case could reshape how industrial safety is enforced in Ireland. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4762333c655cfd95

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