Decades after asbestos exposure, WV workers still paying price for fragmented lung cancer records

By: Jordan Cade

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: July 3, 2026

Words: 733

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Much like other states, the story of West Virginia is deeply intertwined with the industries that have driven the nation’s growth.

For generations, its residents mined coal, manufactured chemicals, generated electricity, built infrastructure and even answered the call to defend the country. Yet what most of the public did not know is that the legacy of these works extends beyond paychecks, products and economic advancement. In many cases, it also comes with occupational …

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