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The Dangers of Occupational Exposure To Crystalline Silica
Crystalline silica is an otherwise normal mineral compound that's found within the Earth's crust. The most abundant type is quartz, which typically possesses a clear-to-milky white appearance. Exposure to large particles of crystalline silica rarely results in illness or disease, but workers who are constantly exposed to extremely fine particles are susceptible to a range of different health conditions.According to data presented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
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Aug 27th 2014