Workers in Luleå fell ill; police won’t investigate.
Several workers at an SSAB steel plant in Luleå became ill. SSAB has taken samples but found nothing wrong. Police are investigating potential safety problems.
In January, workers at the SSAB plant in Luleå started experiencing symptoms. The illness wasn't reported until two months later. The Swedish Work Environment Authority is now checking the construction site. Police are investigating possible safety violations because of the illness. Work at the site has stopped as a precaution.
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Highlights
SSAB Employees Sickened
Several employees at the SSAB steel plant in Luleå experienced nausea and headaches.
Union Demands Information
The construction union wants information about the cause of the worker illnesses.
Police Investigation Ongoing
Police are investigating potential workplace safety violations at the SSAB plant.
Police Halt Investigations
Police cannot conduct technical investigations due to dangerous conditions.
Delayed Illness Reporting
An illness was not reported until two months after it started.
Perspectives
- Several workers at SSAB’s plant in Luleå became ill.
- SSAB took samples and found nothing unusual.
- Police are investigating the illness at the SSAB plant.
- Work at the SSAB plant has been stopped.
SSAB found no unusual substances.
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Something has broken and there are potential dangers.
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Police are conducting a full investigation of workplace safety.
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Police cannot conduct technical investigations due to danger.
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