Record #:

389

Author(s):

Ellis, Marion A.

Abstract:

Elsie Morrison has taken Burlington Industries to court for contributing to her health problems; she was diagnosed with brown lung disease.

Source:

NC Insight (NoCar JK 4101 .N3x), Vol. 4 Issue 1, Apr 1981, p16-21, il, por

Subject(s):

Workers' Compensation Act; Byssinosis (Brown lung); Morrison, Elsie

Record #:

12003

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Byssinosis, commonly called brown lung, is a disease that affects textile workers exposed to cotton dust. This article provides an objective overview of their medical, legal, and economic aspects of the Byssinosis controversy.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 38 Issue 11, Nov 1980, p38, 40, 42, 168-170, il

Subject(s):

Byssinosis (Brown lung); Textile workers--Diseases

Record #:

12004

Author(s):

We the People of North Carolina Magazine Staff

Abstract:

William Stevenson began working for the North Carolina Industrial Commission in 1948. He was appointed to the commission by Governor Scott in 1970, and Governor Hunt named him commission chairman in 1977. Stevenson discusses the Byssinosis controversy and the commission's involvement in adjudicating workers' claims.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 38 Issue 11, Nov 1980, p44, 46, 170, por

Subject(s):

Byssinosis (Brown lung); Stevenson, William Haywood, 1927-2007