Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Barrie Copeland
Ref: 2020-0108
Date: 1 May 2020
Coroner: James Thompson
Area: Bedfordshire and Luton
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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Inadequately lit, carpeted steps at the venue were difficult to recognise, posing a fall hazard, particularly for those with poor eyesight, with no evidence of post-accident safety examination.
Date
1 May 2020
56-day deadline
3 Aug 2020 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
Inadequately lit, carpeted steps at the venue were difficult to recognise, posing a fall hazard, particularly for those with poor eyesight, with no evidence of post-accident safety examination.
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Investigation and inquest
On Sth October 2018 commenced an investigation COPELAND, 79_ The investigation into the death of Barrie Crawford 2020. conclusion of the concluded at the end of the inquest on 27th April inquest was Accident; Medical cause of death; 1a. Aspiration pneumonia Ib. Acute intracerebral haemorrhage ZcIscheidentaetrauma while on anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation
2. Ischemic heart disease & atrial fibrillation copy of the Record Of Inquest is attached to this report.
2. Ischemic heart disease & atrial fibrillation copy of the Record Of Inquest is attached to this report.
Circumstances of the death
Mr Copeland was a passenger on board the Marella 23rd August 2018 whilst in the Broadway Show Discovery (operated by TUI) on watch an entertainment event; he fell down Lounge on the ship for a seat to ultimately led to his death on 21st Stepls, suffering & head injury which September 2018.
Action should be taken
Oronv opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and organisation has the power to take such action, believe your
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have sent a copy of my report to the Chief and to the following Interested on behalf of the CQPELAND famil
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Report details
- Reference
- 2020-0108
- Date of report
- 1 May 2020
- Coroner
- James Thompson
- Coroner area
- Bedfordshire and Luton
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 3 Aug 2020 (estimated).
Sent to
- TUI UK & Ireland, Wigmore House, Wigmore Place, Wigmore, Luton, Bedforshire, LU2 9TN