Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it's not enough

For years, advocates for mine safety have urged the federal government to adopt strict rules around the substance that has led to an increase in severe black lung cases among young miners. The post Mine safety advocates agree new silica dust rule is progress, but some worry it’s not enough appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

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