# DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
> MSHA accident `220122510011` · 08/23/2012 · Simmons Fork Mining, 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:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** PNEUMOCONIOSIS,BLACK LUNG
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Simmons Fork Mining, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4609026](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609026)
## Narrative

The EE began U.G. mining in 1975 and first filed for Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis in 1987 and was awarded 5%. The EE switched to surface mining in 1990. He was awarded a total of 20% and we were notified of that fact on 8/23/12. The EE has had no lost time or restricted duty.

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