# DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
> MSHA accident `220042430013` · 08/02/2004 · Zemex Attapulgite LLC
## 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:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER PNEUMOCONIOSIS,NEC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Pacasmayo SSA
- **Operator:** Zemex Attapulgite LLC
- **Mine:** [0900150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900150)
## Narrative

Physicians have documented a ""Fuller's Earth Pneumoconiosis,"" as of August 2, 2004.  Employer attempted to obtain an ""ILO Verification"" of this diagnosis; however, the employee has recently obtained an attorney.  In the interest of fulfilling statutory requirements, the company is reporting as a reportable illness until such time as the diagnosis can be properly confirmed.

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