A BILLINGHAM man diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos decades ago, is appealing to his former colleagues for help after taking legal action.
Kevin Hind, 68, was diagnosed with the disease in July 2015 and the father-of-two believes he may have come into contact with asbestos dust and fibres, which is the only known cause of mesothelioma, during his working life as a messenger boy, a labourer and then later as a sheet metal worker.
Mr Hind began his working life as a messenger boy and can lad at Furness Shipbuilding Company Limited in Billingham in 1962, where he spent time delivering items to various tradesmen around the shipyard.
He then moved on to work for Nelson Thom Insulation Company Limited as a labourer and spent time working at the ICI Wilton Chemical Plant in Billingham in 1963, where his role included mixing dry blue asbestos with water to create a paste that was applied to steel girders.
He has asked anyone with relevant information to contact his solicitor Emma Tordoff on 0191-279-0104 or email Emma.Tordoff@IrwinMitchell.com.
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