A MAN died after he was exposed to asbestos when he worked for years at a local hospital.
Added (2009-Mar-16)
A MAN died after he was exposed to asbestos when he worked for years at a local hospital.
An inquest heard that Geoffrey Goble died at Jubilee House in Cosham after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Mr Goble had worked at St Mary's Hospital in Portsmouth as a building craftsman for 22 years.
He was responsible for making repairs and refurbishments to the hospital.
During his time there, he was exposed to asbestos dust on many occasions while in the workshop and on site in the hospital.
Mr Goble complained of chest pains and said he was short of breath.
His widow Janet Goble, 69, said: 'When he came home sometimes he was covered in white dust.
'The children used to run up to him when he came home from work.
'His main fear in life was death so he had a dreadful time mentally knowing it was there right in front of him.'
In a statement before he died, Mr Goble said that there was no protection from the dust and debris which contained asbestos.
Carolyn Russell, assistant deputy coroner for Portsmouth and South East Hampshire, said: 'It's cruel because he was just earning a living and going to work.'
The coroner recorded a verdict of death as result of an industrial disease.
Mr Goble had worked at St Mary's Hospital in Portsmouth as a building craftsman for 22 years.
He was responsible for making repairs and refurbishments to the hospital.
During his time there, he was exposed to asbestos dust on many occasions while in the workshop and on site in the hospital.
Mr Goble complained of chest pains and said he was short of breath.
His widow Janet Goble, 69, said: 'When he came home sometimes he was covered in white dust.
'The children used to run up to him when he came home from work.
'His main fear in life was death so he had a dreadful time mentally knowing it was there right in front of him.'
In a statement before he died, Mr Goble said that there was no protection from the dust and debris which contained asbestos.
Carolyn Russell, assistant deputy coroner for Portsmouth and South East Hampshire, said: 'It's cruel because he was just earning a living and going to work.'
The coroner recorded a verdict of death as result of an industrial disease.
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