A large tumour was detected in David Firth’s chest wall, leading to his admission to Blackpool Victoria Hospital earlier this year.
Mr Firth experienced severe chest pains and breath shortage before seeking hospital care according to the Blackpool Gazette.
He was transferred from Blackpool Victoria Hospital to Trinity Hospice on April 5th and then to Hampton Care Centre on May 5th. He passed away on July 10th, age 81.
Background of disease:
Asbestos has been a popular building material since the 1950s. It has fibrous materials used as an insulator to retain heat and keep out the cold. However, in 1999 Asbestos was fully banned after being named as a primary cause of certain cancers such as Mesothelioma and Pleural thickening.
Court Hearing:
The 81-year-old had a long career in the construction industry, working as a joiner from 1956 to 2010, as revealed in the Blackpool Coroner’s Court hearing.
As part of his work, he handled asbestos. His son, Darren, affirmed that during his father’s employment, there were no safety measures for those dealing with asbestos.
In addition to the mesothelioma tumour in his chest wall, smaller metastatic deposits were found in his chest during his time at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, as revealed by Pathologist Dariusz Golka during the hearing.
Findings and conclusion:
Golka revealed: “In a small proportion there is no specific known cause but, in most cases, there have been exposure to asbestos.
On the balance of probabilities, the cause of death was disseminated mesothelioma, caused by exposure to asbestos.”
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