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The Real Victims of Silica: Mine Operators

April 25, 2024 ~ Jack Benton

What happens when a miner is exposed to silica dust every day on the job? Several years ago, NPR reporter Howard Berkes described the suffering of …
The Real Victims of Silica: Mine Operators

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