Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Richard Barraclough
Ref: 2019-0195
Date: 12 Jun 2019
Coroner: Tanyka Rawden
Area: South Yorkshire (West)
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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Employees are repeatedly exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons without protective equipment, despite a clear link to cancer, posing a significant ongoing health risk.
Date
12 Jun 2019
56-day deadline
7 Aug 2019
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
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.
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 information1. Public health England, Wellington House,133155 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UG2. Health and Safety Executive, Foundry House, 3 Millsands, Riverside Exchange, Sheffield, S3 8NH
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Report details
- Reference
- 2019-0195
- Date of report
- 12 June 2019
- Coroner
- Tanyka Rawden
- Coroner area
- South Yorkshire (West)
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: 7 Aug 2019.
Sent to
- Beatson Clark