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Sunday, May 18, 2025
Coal dust
The coal dust on this miner's face was more than a cosmetic nuissance.
The stuff can cause serious medical issues when breathed.
That is so sad by any measure, but I think the mining companies knew the danger and ignored it for some time, at least in the USA. At that point it became criminal not to take protective action.
Both of my Grandfather's died of black lung disease.
ReplyDeleteSorry. It was not at all uncommon.
DeleteMy dad died at 38, he literally choked on coal dust...
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad by any measure, but I think the mining companies knew the danger and ignored it for some time, at least in the USA. At that point it became criminal not to take protective action.
DeleteHarte und schwierige Arbeit, Gesundheit zerstört und Leben verloren. (“)
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