# DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
> MSHA accident `220261970018` · 06/19/2026 · Brox Industries Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
- **Accident type:** Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Power shovel, Dragline
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SILICOSIS
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brox Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Brox Industries Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2700136](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2700136)
## Narrative

Employee had not been feeling well. Thought they had a cold or bronchitis in April 2026.  Went to a specialist in June 2026.  On 6/19/26 received a diagnosis of silicosis from specialist.  Still waiting for follow up information.  Conditions contributing to this are unknown.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*