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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
William Dunne

Tayto Park employee forced to get two toes amputated after steel falls on his foot

An employee at Tayto Park was forced to get two toes amputated after steel fell on his foot while at work.

It's reported that the maintenance worker suffered serious injuries at the amusement park in Ashbourne, Co Meath.

The Health and Safety Authority confirmed it is investigating the incident.

A spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: "The incident has been reported to us and we are investigating."

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The man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital after the incident last week, it has been reported.

Doctors are still monitoring the blood circulation in the foot and fear that another toe may have to be amputated, according to a report in the Irish Sun.

The theme park, which opened in 2010, had around 630,000 visitors in 2018.

When contacted by the Irish Mirror, a spokeswoman said: "Tayto Park wont be making a comment."

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