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DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS

220260020004 · 12/24/2025 · The Quartz Corp USA

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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
OTHER PNEUMOCONIOSIS,NEC
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
Mine experience
7.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS
Operator
The Quartz Corp USA
Mine
3100354

Narrative

During a bi-yearly chest x-ray a miner was thought to have a spot on EE's lungs that is consistent with ""Chronic Silicosis""

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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