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==Health effects==
==Health effects==
Bituminous coal is found primarily in the Appalachian region of the country. Mining it was very hazardous, and killed many in the early years, and the dust from the coal gave many workers [[Black Lung disease]]. OSHA regulations have made the mines significantly safer.
Bituminous coal is found primarily in the Appalachian region of the country. Mining it was very hazardous, and killed many in the early years, and the dust from the coal gave many workers [[Black Lung disease]]. [[Occupational Safety and Health Act|OSHA]] regulations have made the mines significantly safer.
==See also==
==See also==