Coal Miners Facing Increased Incidence of Black Lung Disease
A new report warns of increasing cases of black lung disease among coal miners.
Tag Archives: Coal Miner
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Coal Miner “Black Lung Disease” Workplace Injury Claims Spiked In 2016: CDC
The CDC warns of an increase in black lung disease among coal miners in 2016, resulting in new regulations to control silicate dust in mines.
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Diesel Exhaust Exposure Increases Lung Cancer Risk: Study
A new federal study suggests that exposure to diesel exhaust could be contributing to an increase in lung cancer deaths among miners.
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Maryland Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over 2007 Mine Collapse
A lawsuit was filed last week in Maryland by the families of two coal miners who were killed in a 2007 mine collapse.
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West Virginia Miners’ Families Settle Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The widows of two men killed in a 2006 West Virginia coal mine fire have settled their wrongful death lawsuits filed against Massey Energy Co., which operates coal mines in…
