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Southwest Va.

Coverage of Southwest Va. in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 17 · 09:26 UTCMost recent: Aug 17 · 09:26 UTC
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Appalachiaplace1American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicineorganization1National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)organization1Mine Safety and Health Administrationorganization1Vonda Robinsonperson1John Robinsonperson1Joe Bidenperson1
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  • HEALTHAug 17 · 09:26 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    Black lung cases surging again in Southwest Va., Appalachia; miners blame blocked regulations

    Black lung cases among Appalachian coal miners have surged to near 50-year highs due to mixed coal mine dust containing silica, which can cause pneumoconiosis. Advocates are demanding that federal regulations be enforced, citing data from the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and NIOSH. The problem is aggravated by deeper mining operations that expose workers not only to coal but also to rock/silica dust.