Burnley man's death was caused by exposure to asbestos at work, rules Preston coroner
Albert Howarth died at Oaklands Nursing home in Briercliffe, Burnley in September. He had been suffering from a lung condition diagnosed as mesothelioma.
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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."
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