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Man, 34, dies at a glass recycling centre – sparking health and safety probe 

Man, 34, killed at a glass recycling centre as officials launch health and safety probe

A 34-year-old man has died at a glass recycling centre – sparking a health and safety probe. 

Police said officers were called to the centre where the man was declared dead.

The Health and Safety Executive is now investigating the tragedy at the Fenestration Recycling Company Ltd in Neath Abbey.

Detective Inspector Carl Price said: ‘Police and other emergency service colleagues were called to Fenestration Recycling Company Ltd in Neath Abbey on Tuesday morning, 24th January, following a report of an incident at the site.

A 34-year-old man died at the Fenestration Recycling Company Ltd in Neath Abbey

‘A 34-year-old man from Swansea was declared deceased at the scene. The Health and Safety Executive have been informed and an investigation has begun. Our thoughts remain with the man’s family, friends and colleagues.’

The site is a recycling centre for window companies to dispose of UPVC window frames and glass.