Lee Walker, who worked as a forehearth specialist at Beatson Clark's glassworks in Rotherham, tragically died at 58 from hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a lung condition caused by exposure to hazardous mould spores. Walker began his career at the factory in 2008, but by 2017, he developed serious breathing problems and was forced to retire in 2019 due to declining health. His wife, Lisa Walker, revealed that he was never provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) or a health risk assessment, despite the company being aware of contamination issues in their water systems. In December 2024, after Walker's death, Beatson Clark admitted to failing in their duty of care and settled with the family for a six-figure sum. Lisa expressed her grief, stating that her husband was robbed of his life due to unsafe working conditions. Legal representatives highlighted this incident as a preventable death, emphasizing the need for stringent workplace safety measures to protect employees from industrial diseases.