Sulphur Fumes Kill Four In Italian Work Accident
Date: 04-Mar-08
Country: ITALY
The local police said a worker was overcome by the fumes while cleaning the inside of the tank. Three other workers died when they entered the tank to help him, and a fifth worker is in a critical condition.
The high number of workplace deaths is considered by many to be a national scandal in Italy, where recent draft government legislation aimed at tightening safety conditions has not been approved by parliament.
(Editing by Elizabeth Piper)