Burnley man's death was caused by exposure to asbestos at work, rules Preston coroner
Published 24th Oct 2024, 09:48 BST
A 77-year-old Lancashire man who died of industrial disease was exposed to asbestos during his working career, a coroner has decided.
Albert Howarth died at Oaklands Nursing home in Briercliffe, Burnley in September. He had been suffering from a lung condition diagnosed as mesothelioma.
Preston Coroners Court heard that Mr Howarth, a retired scrap metal dealer, had worked for a number of employers including the National Coal Board.
Recording her industrial disease conclusion, area coroner Kate Bissett said of Mr Howarth: "He was exposed to asbestos in the course of his working life, though it isn't possible to determine when or in which capacity his exposure occurred."