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Autopsy Identifies Head Trauma as Cause of Barcelona Cleaner’s Death

Union leaders report eight additional heatstroke cases, arguing revised break rules still leave workers at risk

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Clara Aguilar, la hermana de Montserrat Aguilar, la trabajadora de la limpieza fallecida durante la ola de calor en Barcelona.
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Overview

  • The first autopsy confirms that Montse Aguilar died from head trauma after collapsing at home following her street-cleaning shift during high temperatures.
  • Aguilar’s family is set to receive a judicial autopsy in three to four weeks, which will determine whether they file legal complaints against both the city council and FCC.
  • CGT has documented eight heatstroke incidents among municipal cleaning staff since Aguilar’s death, with several workers requiring medical assistance.
  • From 2019 to 2024, the Labour Inspection issued 16 resolutions against FCC for failing to protect cleaners from extreme heat, citing non-breathable polyester uniforms and insufficient cooling measures.
  • First deputy mayor Laia Bonet insists that heatwave break protocols have been updated and an inquiry remains open, despite the CGT union’s rejection of any effective changes.