Edward Marchesi Kabir Mohidul, a 29-year-old Bangladeshi worker who suffered severe burns during a fire at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona on September 29, died this morning . After the initial trauma, Mohidul was transferred from the Ancona emergency room to the Burns Center at Pisa Hospital , where he remained hospitalized until his death.
The accident had already caused the immediate death of his colleague Sofiane Boutraa , a 55-year-old Tunisian worker and father of three . Both worked for a subcontractor, Global Naval , which carried out carpentry work in the fifth gear block of the plant.
The circumstances of the accident of September 29
According to reconstructions, the two workers were in a narrow space on the construction site when, during their evening shift, a blaze engulfed the work area . The flames left them neither time nor space to escape: there was nothing that could be done for Sofiane Boutraa , and he died shortly afterward while being transported to the hospital.
Mohidul , however, survived the initial impact, but with very serious burns that required him to be transferred to Tuscany.
Health procedures and transfer to Pisa
His treatment included initial admission to the Ancona emergency room and subsequent transfer to the Burns Center in Pisa , a facility specializing in extensive thermal injuries. Despite intensive care and medical interventions, Mohidul's clinical condition immediately appeared critical.
Launch of the investigation and responsibilities
The Ancona Public Prosecutor's Office has opened a case in relation to the incident, charging it with manslaughter , violation of accident prevention regulations , and serious injury . The aim is to reconstruct the events and determine any liability. Both workers were employees of Global Naval , a subcontractor within the Fincantieri shipyard, a circumstance that has drawn attention to the contractual and organizational procedures for subcontracted work.
Role of subcontracting
The fact that the two men were employed by a subcontractor has brought the issue of safety management in subcontracting relationships back to the forefront of the debate . The investigation aims to establish whether prevention measures and personal protective equipment were properly adopted and whether construction site procedures were followed.
The union's reaction and statements
The Fiom-Cgil union of Ancona expressed its deepest condolences and anger over Mohidul's death, announcing its intention to join the civil proceedings. Sara Galassi, secretary of the Fiom-Cgil union of Ancona, stated: " The workplace massacres will not stop. The uncontrolled procurement system leads to these situations, and as Fiom, we will join the civil action against Fincantieri. "
The union also emphasized that " This is the fourth death in three years at the Fincantieri plants. " and reiterated the need for clarity: " Two lives lost in an accident that requires full clarification of the circumstances of the accident. " The Fiom finally stated that " We cannot accept that safety remains subordinate to production rates and construction site needs. "
The union representatives' position includes their willingness to support the legal proceedings to ascertain responsibility and to push for concrete changes in safety practices, particularly for workers employed by subcontractors.
With the death of Kabir Mohidul, the accident death toll rises to two . The competent authorities are continuing their investigations to reconstruct the details of the incident and to verify compliance with workplace safety regulations within the Ancona shipyard.