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Exposure to silica

2017-11-05 19:07:49
Hello, I’ve been exposed to silica dust throughout a 4 year period of working construction. I wasn’t exposed everyday. I wore a mask some of the times but not all the time. I’m concerned about my heath. The last time I was exposed was over a year ago. Thanks
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HELLO, IT CAUSES SILICOSIS AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE. CONSULT A PULMONOLOGIST. X-RAY CHEST PA VEIW. O.K,BYE..

Answered2017-11-06 13:48:26

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