Ronald James Corr, who passed away at the age of 81, was found to have died from metastatic mesothelioma, a cancer attributed to asbestos exposure. His death highlighted the often-silent problem of industrial diseases linked to asbestos, as in his case, a urinary tract infection compounded the already dire health situation he faced. The issues surrounding his employment history and exposure to hazardous materials are crucial, says the coroner as he prepares for a deeper investigation into the circumstances leading to this unfortunate death.
During a hearing, senior coroner Graeme Irvine stated, "Given the circumstances, I must open an inquest in relation to this unfortunate death," and has taken steps to gather evidence surrounding Mr. Corr's work history. The coroner emphasized the importance of these records to ascertain the potential sources of exposure to asbestos throughout Mr. Corr's life. He aims to shed light on the broader implications concerning occupational health and safety.
Mr. Irvine noted that Mr. Corr's family would play an integral role in this process, labeling them as interested persons in the proceedings. "This gives the family the right to interrogate evidence and ask pertinent questions during the inquest, ensuring that their concerns regarding Mr. Corr's illness and employment history can be adequately addressed," he explained.
The coroner's office will also be reaching out to statutory bodies to obtain crucial documentation, including Mr. Corr's PAYE employment history and medical records from his GP and respiratory consultant. In addition, the senior coroner remarked on the necessity of a background statement from the family to better understand Mr. Corr's life, job, and health concerns prior to his death.
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