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Coal mining

Silica dust, coal dust, diesel exhaust from equipment.

Also known as: coal miner

IARC-classified factors documented in this product

IARC Group 1Crystalline silica dusthigh confidence
Exposure from · Source: IARC
Silica dust in mine air.
IARC Group 1Diesel engine exhausthigh confidence
Exposure from · Source: IARC
Diesel equipment underground.

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