Federal regulators indefinitely delay rule to protect coal miners in WV, beyond from black lung
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Exposure to mixed coal mine dust that contains silica — a carcinogen — can lead to the development of pneumoconiosis, commonly known as black lung disease. (Getty Images)Implementation of a previously approved federal rule meant to help prevent black lung in the nation’s coal miners has been delayed indefinitely, according to an update posted this week in the Federal Register.
According to the update, the Mine Safety and Health Administration will wait to implement most of the rule until a feder
According to the update, the Mine Safety and Health Administration will wait to implement most of the rule until a feder
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