Mesothelioma: Northeastern Minnesota, Taconite Mining and Processing, Wood Conversion Co./Conwed Workers
Recent Activities
- Mesothelioma in Northeastern Minnesota.
Presentation by MDH Commissioner Dr. Sanne Magnan to Range Medical Society, Sept. 26, 2008.- Presentation (PDF: 548KB/9 pages)
- Questions and Answers following presentation (PDF: 30 KB/2 pages)
Facts about Mesothelioma in Taconite Miners
MDH Reports and Newsletters
- Investigation of Exposures to Commercial Asbestos in Northeastern Minnesota Iron Miners Who Developed Mesothelioma.
- Mesothelioma in Northeastern Minnesota and Two Occupational Cohorts: 2007 Update (December 7, 2007)
- Exposures to Commercial Asbestos in Northeastern Minnesota Iron Miners Who Developed Mesothelioma. (November 25, 2003)
- Final Report (PDF: 480 KB/50 pages)
- Appendices (PDF: 308 KB/35 pages)
Breathing Space Respiratory Disease Newsletter
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Volume 5, Number 4, December 2007, p. 1,
Mesothelioma in Northeastern Minnesota (PDF: 260kb/8 pages)
MDH News Releases
- March, 30, 2010-
Four new cases of asbestos-related cancer to be included in University of Minnesota’s Taconite Workers Health Study - December 7, 2007-
New analysis provides additional information about miners diagnosed with Mesothelioma - March 28, 2007-
Proposed studies would address health concerns associated with mining activity in Northeastern Minnesota - June 20, 2007-
Six more cases of asbestos-related cancer identified in a group of former miners
Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
- On February 28, 2008, the Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced new lowered exposure limits for asbestos for the mining industry. The final rule lowers the permissible exposure limits for asbestos from 2 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) to 0.1 f/cc, a 20-fold reduction. The new lowered exposure limits are now the same as OSHA limits. The final rule is effective April 29th, 2008.
Outside Links to Mesothelioma Information (use the Back arrow on your web browser to return to this page):
- University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Minnesota Taconite Workers Health Study - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Mesothelioma – Questions and Answers
- American Cancer Society (ACS)
Detailed Guide: Malignant Mesothelioma
- MedlinePlus – A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the NCI
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