Sentences with phrase «black coal workers»

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Thugwane, the 5» 2», 99 - pound maintenance worker from the Koornfontein coal mines whose inspired stretch drive in the Atlanta marathon made him South Africa's first black Olympic gold medalist, returned home last month to find himself the target of a rumored murder plot.

Rather than care for suffering workers, the coal industry has hired lawyers and doctors to deny Black Lung disease, rather than protecting its workforce and paying for the treatment they need.

The meeting is to discuss proposed changes to MSHA rules to lower acceptable levels of respirable dust in mines to reduce the risk of workers contracting potentially fatal Coal Workers» Pneumoconiosis - also known as black lung disease - and other diworkers contracting potentially fatal Coal Workers» Pneumoconiosis - also known as black lung disease - and other diWorkers» Pneumoconiosis - also known as black lung disease - and other diseases.

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We have built a nationally recognized reputation for success in cases involving coal mine accidents, black lung and other lung diseases and gas explosion injuries, in addition to all other personal injury and workers» compensation claims.