Four workers have lost their lives following hydrogen sulphide poisoning at a tannery in Runkel, Hesse, highlighting severe deficiencies in occupational safety and environmental monitoring.
After the death of four men in a tannery in Runkel, the reasons were quickly speculated. Now the main cause is clear – however, carbon monoxide has not been.
After the fatal work accident in Runkel, the cause of death has been clarified: According to the result of the autopsy, at least three victims were poisoned with hydrogen sulfide. On Wednesday, a fourth man died in the hospital as a result of the accident.
The autopsy after the work accident in Runkel shows that hydrogen sulfide poisoning was the cause of death. Further investigations are to clarify details of the accident.