# DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
> MSHA accident `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:** Imerys S A; Norsk Mineral AS
- **Operator:** The Quartz Corp USA
- **Mine:** [3100354](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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""

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