Sand is a key ingredient in hydraulic fracturing, but breathing in too much of it can be deadly.
Many companies in the industry have responded by changing the way they handle frack sand. Reporting for Inside Energy, Anna Boiko-Weyrauch of Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting explains that the industry is the latest to confront the problems sand can cause for workers.

Sand is a key ingredient in hydraulic fracturing, but breathing in too much of it can be deadly. Many companies in the industry have responded by changing the way they handle frack sand. Reporting for Inside Energy, Anna Boiko-Weyrauch of Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting explains that the industry is the latest to confront the problems sand can cause for workers.

Silica Poses Health Risk for Oil & Gas Workers, Technology Responds

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