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black lung disease

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Noun1.black lung disease - lung disease caused by inhaling coal dustblack lung disease - lung disease caused by inhaling coal dust
pneumoconiosis, pneumonoconiosis - chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles


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Worker's compensation benefits, including benefits for black lung disease, also are reported in the aforementioned ASEC questions on survivor benefits and disability income.
Coal also pollutes water resources, dirties the air and causes black lung disease," it says.
The miners' escape from their harsh and dangerous working conditions becomes tainted when the band's lead cornet player is struck down with black lung disease, leaving the band desperately in need of a replacement.
 
 
 
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