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A WORKMAN died after plunging 30ft from scaffolding at a house in Heswall.
Peter Cochrane, 50, plummeted to the ground while working in Radnor Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr Cochrane, from Irlam, Manchester, was working with two colleagues to paint the gable end and rear of the house.
Merseyside Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have launched a joint investigation.
An inquest into Mr Cochrane’s death was opened by Wirral Coroner Christopher Johnson today (Thursday).
Coroner’s officer Arthur Flower said: "The deceased was employed by PPS Property Protection, based in Chester as a painter and decorator.
“He was on the top holding on to a hand rail 30ft up when he reached over to his left and overstretched, causing the scaffolding to move back.
“He was flung forward and fell, landing on the ground."
Mr Cochrane was initially said to be conscious and alert but died later at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Source: Wirral News
Peter Cochrane, 50, plummeted to the ground while working in Radnor Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr Cochrane, from Irlam, Manchester, was working with two colleagues to paint the gable end and rear of the house.
Merseyside Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have launched a joint investigation.
An inquest into Mr Cochrane’s death was opened by Wirral Coroner Christopher Johnson today (Thursday).
Coroner’s officer Arthur Flower said: "The deceased was employed by PPS Property Protection, based in Chester as a painter and decorator.
“He was on the top holding on to a hand rail 30ft up when he reached over to his left and overstretched, causing the scaffolding to move back.
“He was flung forward and fell, landing on the ground."
Mr Cochrane was initially said to be conscious and alert but died later at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Source: Wirral News
