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Silicosis: Respirable Quartz Exposures

Respirable quartz: Geometric mean coal mining exposures by state, MSHA inspector and mine operator samples, 1982-2003
Figure showing Respirable quartz: Geometric mean coal mining exposures by state, MSHA inspector and mine operator samples, 1982-2003

mg/m3 - milligrams per cubic meterMRE - Mining Research Establishment MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration

Note:  See appendices for source description, methods, and agents.

Source:  MSHA coal mine inspector and operator quartz data.

Reference Number: 2007F03-07

Date Posted: June 2008

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