asbestos in coal mines

https://anthraciteminershealthcorner.birchreport.com/posts/understanding-anthracite-miners-health-risks-asbestos-exposure-and-legal-options

Asbestos in coal mines is an often overlooked hazard, where workers inhale fibrous minerals that can cause severe lung disease. Unlike coal dust, these fibers don't dissolve, accumulating over decades to trigger mesothelioma and asbestosis. Miners face double exposure risks, yet regulations and awareness trail behind actual dangers still present in older mines.