Experts are dismissing SSAB’s explanation for a series of illnesses reported among construction workers at its new steel plant in Luleå, Sweden, according to a report in *Dagens Nyheter*. Maria Kippler of the Karolinska Institutet stated that SSAB’s explanation appears to be a simple way out of addressing the issue. The nature of the illnesses and SSAB’s initial explanation have not been detailed in this report, but the expert assessment suggests skepticism regarding the company’s claims. This raises concerns about potential health and safety protocols at the construction site. Further investigation may be needed to determine the cause of the illnesses and ensure worker well-being. The incident is drawing attention to working conditions within the Swedish steel industry.