Communication reveals that the gym owner guided an employee in chemical handling prior to an incident leading to a student's death.
A tragic incident at the C4 Gym in São Paulo's Zona Leste has raised serious concerns about safety protocols and chemical handling. Text messages obtained by TV Globo show Celso Bertolo Cruz, one of the gym's co-owners, instructing employee Severino José da Silva on how to treat the pool with chemicals shortly before a female student's fatal swimming lesson. The exchange includes explicit directions, indicating a disregard for proper safety measures in the gym's operations.
Following the unfortunate death, Celso admitted to deleting the messages, claiming he acted in a moment of panic after learning the news. He described himself as the person responsible for pool maintenance and expressed his distress over the incident. The local authorities have charged him and two other co-owners with homicide under reckless circumstances, indicating the severity of their alleged negligence in ensuring a safe environment for gym-goers.
The judicial system is currently evaluating a request for their imprisonment as investigations continue. This case has drawn attention to regulatory standards in recreational facilities, prompting calls for stricter oversight to prevent such tragedies in the future. The implications of this incident may lead to broader discussions about public safety and responsibility in the management of fitness centers and their maintenance protocols.
