Charcoal maker's pneumoconiosis

Respirol Case Rep. 2022 Sep 14;10(10):e01040. doi: 10.1002/rcr2.1040. eCollection 2022 Oct.

Abstract

Negligence of health safety is common cause for occupational hazards such as charcoal maker's pneumoconiosis. This case report highlights such a case where the condition developed because of not wearing a dust mask due to the heat during production. As the condition is mostly asymptomatic, preventive measures must be encouraged.

Keywords: charcoal; occupational hazard; pneumoconiosis.