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Headline:

Beryllium dangers were kept secret

Newspaper Article Synopsis:

A recent investigation into the safety practices at a beryllium plant in Ohio has found that federal officials knew of the risks to workers but did little rectify the situation. Beryllium disease slowly destroys the lungs after the dust is inhaled.

Newspaper Article Source:

Toledo Blade. Beryllium dangers were kept secret. Star Tribune, 1999 March 29: A4(col. 1-4).

Journal Article Citation:

Kreiss K., et al. Risks of beryllium disease related to work processes at a metal alloy and oxide production plant. Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1997 Aug; 54.

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