The union maintained that since 2018 four workers have died and 107 are affected as a result of exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals that can be present in soil and rocks and is associated with cancer.
This Thursday the Union Association of Subway and Premetro Workers (AGTSyP) confirmed the death of Jorge Navarro, an operator at Taller Constitución, as a result of lung cancer due to exposure to asbestos. From this fact, they declared themselves “in a state of alert and mobilization” to insist on a claim that the union has been dragging on for years.
As they stated in a statement, Since 2018, four workers have already died and 107 are affected as a result of exposure to asbestos.a group of minerals that can be present in soil and rocks and is associated with cancer.
“Jorge was sick with lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos. The medical audit recognized this in 2020. Since 2018 when we discovered the presence of the prohibited carcinogenic material in the subway and premetro, Four workers have died and 107 are affected by asbestos exposure“, they announced in a statement.
The subway workers insisted that “asbestos kills” and announced that They will continue to “fight” to reverse the formations that contain this carcinogenic element. “We need users to know that installed asbestos is a public health problem. We declare ourselves in a state of alert and mobilization“they added.
These claims occur in a context of defunding of services, along with complaints about the presence of scabies on Line B and the historic demand for attention against the presence of asbestos.
Emova’s response after the death of a subway worker
After learning the sad news, the subway concession company, Emova, spoke about the situation and expressed their “regret” over the death of the operator.
“We extend our accompaniment to your family and friends“, they stated when sending their condolences to the worker’s loved ones.
Regarding the accusations about the presence of asbestos in the subway facilities, they assured that “out of respect for privacy and in compliance with the regulations on confidentiality of personal, medical and related technical data” They cannot provide more information about it.
In this sense, they highlighted that They have been “working since 2018 on the comprehensive de-besting plan throughout the network and The subway has adequate safety conditions based on scientific and technical standards“.
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