Silicosis could become an 'epidemic'

By Nicholas McElroy
Updated March 14 2019 - 5:03pm, first published 2:00pm
QLD Health minister Steven MIles fears a wave of lung disease deaths in the stone industry.
QLD Health minister Steven MIles fears a wave of lung disease deaths in the stone industry.

The silicosis death of a Queensland stonecutter has sparked fears of an epidemic of deaths in the industry as more cases emerge.

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