Working in railways, mines, and mills caused thousands of deaths in the early 20th century and before. Photos show the ...

Many had likely contracted byssinosis, a disease that causes coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Other investigations during this time found the long hours, stifling conditions ...

In the early 20th century, deadly conditions on the job killed thousands of US workers yearly. Railways and mines were dangerous, but so were factories and mills. Photos from the era show just how ...

1983 – The SPLC wins a financial settlement on behalf of cotton mill workers who contracted brown lung disease, or byssinosis, by inhaling tiny dust particles on a daily basis. Following the case, ...