# DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
> MSHA accident `220001110009` · 03/28/2000 · Vandalia Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Backhoe operator, Trackhoe operator, Crane operator
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** PNEUMOCONIOSIS,BLACK LUNG
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Vandalia Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4608133](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608133)
## Narrative

ON 4/16/00 MANAGEMENT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS EE RECEIVED A 10% AWARD FRO WV WORKERS COMP FOR A BLACK LUNG AWARD. THIS EE HAD FILED A CLAIM PRIOR TO BEING LAID OFF, SO THEREFORE THIS ILLNESS RE PORT IS BEING FILED.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*