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THE death of an 81-year-old man may have been due to his work in a plastic factory, an inquest opening has heard.
John Harrington Hawes, of Catherine Road in Newbury, passed away at home on January 29 this year.
A medical cause of death has been given as epithelial mesothelioma, an industrial disease commonly associated to exposure to asbestos and fibres.
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An inquest opening at Berkshire’s Coroners Court on Tuesday (June 13) heard that Mr Harrington Hawes had worked at a plastic factory in his 20s but had worn gloves when dealing with hot metals.
A full inquest will take place on August 7 at 2pm.
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