The concluding phase of an inquest into the death of a seasonal farm worker following a fire in his prefabricated accommodation opened today.
George Michael Monte De Ramos Castrudes, from the Philippines, was rescued from his burning accommodation in Grouville on Sunday 19 January last year.
The 37-year-old employee at La Valette Nursery was treated at the scene at Rue au Blancq before being handed over to paramedics and taken to the General Hospital, where he died four days later.
The concluding phase of the inquest into his death started this morning at Morier House and is due to finish on Friday.
The hearing has been scheduled over four consecutive mornings in order to allow for the seven-hour time difference between Jersey and the Philippines.
Issues that are due to be considered this week are: the medical cause of Mr Castrudes’ death; the cause of the fire; the condition of his accommodation and the contribution – if any – to the cause of the fire and its spread; whether issues around Mr Castrudes’ finances, immigration status or other circumstances contributed to his death; and whether any recommendations should be made in order to prevent further deaths.
Up to 14 pieces of documentary evidence are due to be considered, and eight witnesses are expected to give evidence in person.
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