Pennsylvania Code
Title 101 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Part I - LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU
Subpart C - LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING MANUAL
Chapter 19 - FORMS
Subchapter B - AMENDATORY BILLS
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 19.163 - Amend and add clause
Universal Citation: 101 PA Code ยง 19.163
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 1. Section 108(k) of the act of June 2, 1915 (P. L. 736, No. 338), known as The Pennsylvania Workmen's Compensation Act, reenacted and amended June 21, 1939 (P. L. 520, No. 281) and amended October 17, 1972 (P. L. 930, No. 223), is amended and the section is amended by adding a clause to read:
Section 108. The term "occupational disease," as used in this act, shall mean only the following diseases.
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(k)
Silicosis in any occupation [other than in and around a coal mine,] involving
direct contact with, handling of, or exposure to the dust of silicon dioxide.
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(q)
Coal workers'
pneumoconiosis, anthraco-silicosis and silicosis (also known as miner's asthma
or black lung) in any occupation involving direct contact with, handling of or
exposure to the dust of anthracite or bituminous
coal.
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