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WATCH: The Crackdown on Silicosis

WXXI News | By Sasha-Ann Simons
Published July 8, 2015 at 5:04 PM EDT
Silicosis cost Chris Johnson his career, and he is now fighting for his life.
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Silicosis cost Chris Johnson his career, and he is now fighting for his life.

Every year, over two million American workers in the construction industry are exposed to silica dust, which can lead to a range of illnesses including silicosis. In this segment of Need to Know, find out how OSHA  plans to reduce silica dust exposure for construction workers, and if the efforts are too late.
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Sasha-Ann Simons
Sasha-Ann Simons joined the team at WXXI News in 2015 as a Multimedia Reporter/Producer. She tells stories about the innovation economy and technology in upstate New York and also does general assignment reporting. Sasha-Ann is the host of Arts InFocus, WXXI-TV's weekly arts and culture program. She is also a fill-in host and regular contributor to Need To Know.
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