Former Dudley roofer died due to asbestos exposure, inquest hears
A Brierley Hill man died of industrial disease after previously working as a roofer and being exposed to asbestos, an inquest heard.
James Welch, of Montgomery Crescent, Quarry Bank, died on Christmas Day last year.
The 79-year-old retired roofer was previously diagnosed with lung cancer and area coroner Joanne Lees said he had come into contact with asbestos in his work.
A post mortem took place on January 7, 2020, and the doctor identified asbestos-related tumours, the inquest heard.
Mrs Lees said Mr Welch's cause of death was pleural mesothelioma due to occupational exposure to asbestos.
She said: "It's clear there is evidence Mr Welch is likely to have been exposed to asbestos during his employment."
Mrs Leeds recorded a conclusion of industrial disease.
