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Three sewing workers found dead in Leyte; carbon monoxide suspected
Three workers at a sewing workshop in Palo, Leyte died early Wednesday in what authorities believe may be carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims were discovered inside a poorly ventilated warehouse where a generator was operating.
LSN Philippines ·
TACLOBAN CITY — Three sewing workers were found dead in a warehouse workshop in Barangay Campetic, Palo, Leyte early Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation into potential carbon monoxide poisoning.
The victims—identified as two men and one woman—were discovered lifeless inside the sewing facility located in Zone 6 of the barangay. Initial indications suggest that a generator operating within the building may have contributed to their deaths, particularly given the structure's poor ventilation.
Police and local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of death. The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety conditions in small manufacturing operations across the region.
The case underscores ongoing occupational health and safety challenges in informal industrial settings, where inadequate ventilation and improper equipment operation continue to pose serious risks to workers.