BNSF Railway Found Liable for Deaths Linked to Asbestos Exposure in Montana Town

BNSF Railway Found Liable for Deaths Linked to Asbestos Exposure in Montana Town

BNSF Railway Held Accountable in Montana Asbestos Case HELENA, Montana – In a groundbreaking verdict, a federal jury concluded that BNSF Railway, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, bears responsibility for the deaths of two individuals exposed to asbestos decades ago. The toxic mineral was shipped through a Montana town, resulting in severe illnesses … Read more

New Federal Rule Enhances Protection Against Deadly Silica Dust in Coal Mines

New Federal Rule Enhances Protection Against Deadly Silica Dust in Coal Mines

New Rule Strengthens Protection for Coal Miners Against Silica Dust New Rule Strengthens Protection for Coal Miners Against Silica Dust Washington, Affiliated News – The Labor Department has announced a new federal rule on miners’ safety to better protect coal miners from the hazardous effects of silica dust, commonly referred to as “black lung” disease. … Read more