A FORMER power station worker compensated because doctors thought he had asbestosis died from natural causes, an inquest heard yesterday.
Henry Graham died at South Church Nursing Home, near Bishop Auckland, as a result of lung disease.
The pensioner had received a £75,000 pay-out from the Central Electricity Generating Board because his chest complaints were believed to have been caused by exposure to asbestos during his work.
The hearing, held at Bishop Auckland police station, heard that Mr Graham worked as a rigger at Scarborough Power Station and Stella Power Station, in Blaydon.
Dr Don Senadhira said the cause of death was lung disease and a neurological disease, and although no asbestos particles were found in his lungs, exposure to the material could have contributed to the complaint.
Coroner Kenneth Howe recorded a verdict of death from natural causes
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