The Mine Safety and Health Administration will host a public hearing on the agency’s proposed rule to lower miners’ exposure to respirable coal mine dust. Excessive, longterm exposure to coal dust can lead to black lung. Members of the mining community are invited to comment publicly on the proposed rule.

Date: Feb 15, 2011

Time: 9:00 to 5:00

Location: 1100 Wilson Blvd.  Arlington, VA

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