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Minnesota examines taconite meso danger

Started by BeasleyAllen · 1 year ago

In its last legislative session, Minnesota approved $4.9 million for research into the mesothelioma epidemic among its Iron Range workers. To date, 58 people have died of mesothelioma. Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the bill, which funds a five-year study of the taconite mining industry and the mineral’s asbestos-like properties as a likely cause for the [...] ... Continue reading »

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  • This is horrible. Mesothelioma is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Mesothelioma is usely caused by exposure to asbestos. I have not heard of exposure to iron ore dust.We hope the best for these workers and their families.
  • Hi Moe,
    Thank you for your feedback on this article. I am encouraged that Minnesota is taking a proactive approach in studying this situation. They are currently trying to determine if the Iron Range workers affected by mesothelioma could possibly have been exposed to asbestos, or if their illness could be the result of a combination of exposure to asbestos and taconite, or taconite alone. Taconite is the mineral mined in the Iron Range, and it is fibrous, like asbestos, which led to the concerns that it might be a cause for mesothelioma. I will keep you posted as the study moves forward.
  • Nice thoughts...
    Good view...
    I like the way of expressions...
    Thanks,
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    Alex

    Minnestoa Treatment Centers

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