<p>Chances are you have heard of “black lung,” the deadly disease that threatens coal miners. But have you ever heard of “brown lung?” On this day in Labor History the year was 1978. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA adopted standards to fight this workplace hazard.  </p>

Chances are you have heard of “black lung,” the deadly disease that threatens coal miners. But have you ever heard of “brown lung?” On this day in Labor History the year was 1978. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA adopted standards to fight this workplace hazard.

<p>Chances are you have heard of “black lung,” the deadly disease that threatens coal miners.&nbsp;But have you ever heard of “brown lung?”&nbsp;On this day in Labor History the year was 1978.&nbsp;The Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA adopted standards to fight this workplace hazard.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

June 23 - Brown Lung

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June 23 - Brown Lung

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