Inquiry into death of roofer who fell from property in Dumbarton

An inquiry is to be held into the death of a roofer who fell from a property in West Dunbartonshire.

Stephen Wilson, a self-employed roofer, died on January 16, 2024.

The 40-year-old suffered fatal injuries after falling from a property in Dumbarton two days earlier.

A Fatal Accident Inquiry will examine the circumstances of his death with a preliminary hearing due to be held on November 23 this year at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

The purpose of a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) includes determining the cause of death, the circumstances in which the death occurred, and establishing what steps, if any, could have been taken to minimise the risk of future deaths in similar circumstances.

Unlike criminal proceedings, FAIs are inquisitorial in nature and are used to establish facts rather than to apportion blame.

Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for COPFS, said:  “The death of Stephen Wilson occurred while in the course of his employment and as such a Fatal Accident Inquiry is mandatory.          

“The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff.          

“Mr Wilson’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”