Fatal Respiratory Incident Linked to Mold Exposure in Landscaping
On September 10, 2023, a fatal respiratory incident occurred during a landscaping project in Vancouver, British Columbia, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old worker, Mark Johnson. Johnson had been working in a damp, shaded area under a dense tree canopy where mold and mildew had accumulated on decaying leaves and soil. Over several days, Johnson was exposed to high levels of airborne mold spores, which triggered a severe allergic reaction and respiratory distress. Despite being rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the job site, Johnson succumbed to acute respiratory failure. The […]This content is for Markel policy holders.
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