Man killed in JCB incident after suffering 'lacerations to liver and spleen'
Ryan Roberts, 34, a devoted dad-of-two, died after he was involved in a workplace incident where he suffered a 'haemorrhage from lacerations to the liver and spleen'
A father-of-two has died after sustaining fatal injuries following an incident involving a JCB on a farm.
Ryan Roberts, 34, had been working at a farm in Llanggwn, near Haverfordwest, in Pembrokeshire, on September 12. He was fatally injured while he was working and was taken to Witybush Hospital in Haverfordwest where he was pronounced dead.
An inquest into his death was held at Pembrokeshire County Hall today by Gareth Lewis, the senior coroner for Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. A short report was read out at the hearing by coroner's officer Jerome Carlson, who said Roberts was a 34-year-old plant operator from Haverfordwest.
On the day of his death, Ryan was "involved in a workplace incident involving a JCB". A medical report noted a provisional cause of death was given as "haemorrhage from lacerations to the liver and spleen".
Mr Lewis adjourned the inquest to a date in the future due to ongoing police and Health and Safety Executive investigations. He offered "sincere condolences" to Ryan's family, some of whom were at the hearing, reports WalesOnline.
Police said a 60-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of gross negligent manslaughter and that he had been released under investigation.
Rayn's family said in a statement: "Ryan tragically passed away at just 34 years old. His cherished partner Kirsty and two beautiful daughters Jaida and Talia are absolutely devastated by his sudden passing.
"He had pure talent! Ryan was a genuine, loving, caring, funny, hardworking and loyal character. He could light up any room he entered, he would do anything for anyone and was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
“Ryan was the best partner, dad, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend anyone could ever wish for. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his death and will forever love and miss him.”
According to the Health and Safety Executive, 124 people died in work-related incidents in the UK in the year 2024/25. The areas with most fatalities were construction, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Men made of the vast majority of deaths.