# DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
> MSHA accident `220042610015` · 08/30/2004 · Vulcan Construction Materials, 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:** Pumper
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** ASBESTOSIS
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [3100007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100007)
## Narrative

The employee was sent to a pulmonary specialist who conducted a CT scan.  The scan revealed a significant bilateral pleural plaquing.  This is characteristic of asbestos exposure.  The employee worked for the U.S. Navy in Hawaii during 1973 -1976.  During this period, his job was to remove the asbestos insulation from old naval ships.

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