Lancashire man killed in workplace accident was weeks away from getting married
A man tragically killed in a work-place accident was only weeks away from getting married to the love of his life, said his heartbroken family.
David Ryan, 54, from Padiham, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday morning after suffering fatal head injuries at BCW Engineering in Innovation Drive, Burnley.
His fiancé Sheralyn said: “Dave was a loving fiancé, and we were very much looking forward to getting married on 25th July.
“He was a stepdad to Emma, Hollie and Georgia and always went out of his way to help them if he could, with decorating or shopping.
“He doted on his two granddaughters and loved spending time with them. He has many friends and work colleagues and enjoyed a Budweiser when watching his favourite team Burnley play.
“He will leave a massive hole in our lives and will be greatly missed.”
Paying tribute to her dad, David’s daughter Katie added: “My dad was the life and soul of the party. He had many interests but was obsessed with Turf Moor. He will be dearly missed by many.”
On Friday, BCW Engineering released a statement saying they were “shocked and saddened” by David’s death.
A spokesperson for the firm said: “We can confirm that an incident took place at our Innovation Drive site on July 3, which resulted in fatal injuries to an employee.
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by what has happened and we are co-operating fully with the relevant authorities on what is now an ongoing investigation.
“The thoughts of everyone at BCW are with the family and our wider employees and we will look to support them as best we can at this time.”
A joint investigation between Lancashire Police and the Health and Safety Executive is underway.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called by the North West Ambulance Service at 9.46am today to BCW Engineering Ltd, Innovation Drive, Burnley, to a report of an industrial accident.
"The emergency services attended and a man in his 50s was found to have suffered head injuries.
"Very sadly, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene."
A HSE spokesperson added: “We are aware of this incident and are liaising with Lancashire Police.”