A firm has paid tribute to a “respected and trusted colleague and friend” after he died following an incident at a Fife industrial estate.
The 42-year-old, who has not been named, was injured while working for Wernick Group at Cartmore Industrial Estate in Lochgelly on Monday morning.
He was taken to hospital but died a short time later, Kingdom FM reports.
Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are investigating.
Wernick Group ‘working with Health and Safety Executive’ after Lochgelly death
Jonathan Wernick, chief executive officer for Wernick Group Ltd said: “Obviously our first thoughts are to our colleague’s family at this time following such tragic circumstances.
“We remain in contact with the family and will continue to support them in every way that we can.
“The company is continuing to work closely with the HSE and the police to determine how this tragic accident occurred and will all within our power to assist them as that investigation continues.
“We will also continue to support all of our employees at our Lochgelly depot during this time following the loss of a respected and trusted colleague and friend.”
Wernick Group is a manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.
Two ambulances attend incident at Lochgelly industrial estate
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers attended at Cartmore Industrial Estate in Lochgelly around 7.15am on Monday after reports that a 42-year-old man was injured.
“The man was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy where he died a short time later.
“Inquiries are ongoing and the Health and Safety Executive have been made aware.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: “We received a call on Monday at 7.12am to attend an incident on Station Road, Lochgelly.
“Two ambulances were dispatched to the scene and one patient was transported to Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.”
An HSE spokesperson said: “We are aware of this incident and making inquiries alongside Police Scotland.”
