Miners in Kentucky and West Virginia are being studied by NIOSH, leading to advocacy for policy changes.
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Updated Aug 6
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Miners in Kentucky and West Virginia are being studied by NIOSH, leading to advocacy for policy changes.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- University and NIOSH conduct a study on gear chemicals in West Virginia.Sub-event
- NIOSH staff noted rising black lung cases among miners in Kentucky, while Donald Trump promised to save coal jobs in the region.Sub-event
NIOSH studies miners in KY/WV to advocate for new safety policies.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kentucky
state of the United States of America
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West Virginia
state of the United States of America
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
United States government research agency for preventing work-related health and safety problems
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