Cancer caused by asbestos
Published Date:
15 October 2008
By sarah cliss
FORMER building and demolition worker Frank Taylor died from malignant mesothelioma – a type of cancer caused by asbestos.
An inquest heard Mr Taylor (67), of Wisbech, was diagnosed with the disease in April this year and he died at his home on August 22.
A statement from his widow Valerie Taylor, which was read out at the hearing, said Mr Taylor had worked in the demolition trade for many years, demolishing buildings without wearing protective clothing.
She said the dangers of asbestos had not been known at that time and his work would have brought him into contact with asbestos. Coroner William Morris recorded that Mr Taylor died through an industrial disease.
The full article contains 116 words and appears in Fenland Citizen newspaper.
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Last Updated:
10 October 2008 10:32 AM
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Source:
Fenland Citizen
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Location:
Wisbech
