On Monday, June 17, a new federal rule goes into effect that lowers how much silica dust is allowed in mines.
The change is expected to save thousands of lives.
As Roxy Todd reports, stone and gravel quarries may be the most impacted.
Stone quarries prepare for new silica rule, which goes into effect June 17
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