Richard Barraclough
PFD Report
Historic (No Identified Response)
Ref: 2019-0195
Coroner's Concerns (AI summary)
Employees are repeatedly exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons without protective equipment, despite a clear link to cancer, posing a significant ongoing health risk.
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The MATTER OF CONCERN is as follows. – Evidence was given before the Court that the deceased worked without protective equipment and was therefore regularly and extensively exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. There is an establish link between exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and Urothelial Tract Carcinoma The inquest heard that employees continue to work in the same environment without any protective equipment
In my opinion there is a risk that future deaths may occur unless a system is established at Beatson Clark to protect employee being exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
In my opinion there is a risk that future deaths may occur unless a system is established at Beatson Clark to protect employee being exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Sent To
- Beatson Clark
Response Status
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56-Day Deadline
7 Aug 2019
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Source: Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Report Sections
Investigation and Inquest
On 13th February 2019 an investigation was commenced into the death of Richard Wayne Barraclough aged 51 years. The investigation concluded with an inquest on 7th June 2019.
The inquest was assisted with evidence from the brother of the deceased,
, general practitioner, Pathologist .
The conclusion of the inquest was that Richard Wayne Barraclough died as a result of industrial disease.
The inquest was assisted with evidence from the brother of the deceased,
, general practitioner, Pathologist .
The conclusion of the inquest was that Richard Wayne Barraclough died as a result of industrial disease.
Circumstances of the Death
Richard Wayne Barraclough was employed by Beatson Clark, Greasbrough Road, Rotherham, S60 1TZ as a Machine Setter.
He died on 18th January 2019 at the Northern General Hospital. The medical cause of death is:
1a. Advanced Carcinomatosis 1b. Urothelial Tract Carcinoma
He died on 18th January 2019 at the Northern General Hospital. The medical cause of death is:
1a. Advanced Carcinomatosis 1b. Urothelial Tract Carcinoma
Copies Sent To
Others sent copies for information
1. Public health England, Wellington House,133
155 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UG
2. Health and Safety Executive, Foundry House, 3 Millsands, Riverside Exchange, Sheffield, S3 8NH
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