RE: David Davis - a complete idiot!!!2 Sep 2017 03:04
DCB - FAR worst was the hidden killer called
Black lung disease
Also known as pneumoconiosis, black lung disease is a long-term and irreversible disease characterised by scarring and inflammation of the lung tissue[3]. It can take many years for symptoms of the disease to develop following exposure to dust in coal mines. Former quarry, foundry and ceramics workers can also be affected.
In 1999, following a successful legal challenge brought by former miners and their relatives who were suffering or had lost a loved one to a lung disease caused by exposure to substances within mines, the largest personal injury compensation scheme in Britain was set up by the government.
Some 760,000 claims have been dealt with, and around £4.1billion in compensation paid out.
Claimants in the original case successfully argued that dust from coal could cause lung disease, but few steps were taken to protect workers
Makes you think of the suffering caused from coal mining.
UK open cast coal mining still exists
ATB