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United States Seventh Circuit


CONSOLIDATION COAL CO. v. DIR., OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMP. PROGRAMS, 01-3315

A mine mechanic's claim for relief, under the Black Lung Benefits Act, was correctly granted where the coal company failed to establish that work-related exposure to coal dust made only an inconsequential contribution to the mechanic's pneumoconiosis.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 06/25/2002
  • Published 06/25/2002

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  • United States Seventh Circuit

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