@Trigonoceps Re: Troll
I'm sure that in the UK, as in the US it would be cause for dismissal.
And that's what happened.
What wasn't in the story... if he stayed at home, would he still get paid? My gut tells me that he is an hourly worker and not an exempt (salaried) employee.
So they guy risked his and others safeties because he wants to earn a living.
Still no excuse.