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Jury awards $30.4 million in worker’s popcorn lung lawsuit


August 31, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Chemical safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Lawsuits, What do you think?, cost of safety

A jury in Chicago has awarded the largest individual verdict in a popcorn lung disease case.

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OSHA moves forward on food flavoring and combustible dust regulations


May 5, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Chemical safety, Fatality, Illnesses, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, New rules and regulations, OSHA news, Respiratory safety, Worker health

Companies face two new workplace health and safety rules: one on food flavorings, another on combustible dust.

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Lung disease from chemical food flavoring may not be limited to popcorn


April 15, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Chemical safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Respiratory safety, Worker health

Popcorn lung may not be limited to workers in popcorn factories, according to a recent report by an investigative journalist.

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