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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Mining
  1. Silicosis 
    ... in most rock beds. Silica dust forms during mining, quarrying, tunneling, and working with certain metal ores. ... risk. These jobs include: Abrasives manufacturing Glass manufacturing Mining Quarrying Road and building construction Sand blasting Stone ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000134.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Asbestosis 
    ... construction before 1975. Asbestos exposure occurs in asbestos mining and milling, construction, fireproofing, and other industries. Household ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000118.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Interstitial lung disease 
    ... screened for lung disease. These jobs include coal mining, sand blasting, and working on a ship.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000128.htm - Medical Encyclopedia