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Pneumoconiosis Trends in the US Construction Industry: A Comparison between the Coal Mining and Construction Industries

Syed M. AhmedDepartment of Construction Management, College of Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL33174. Phone 305/348 2730; FAX 305/348–6255; Email: [email protected]
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Yimin ZhuDepartment of Construction Management, College of Engineering, Florida International University, Miami, FL33174. Phone 305/348 3517; FAX 305/348–6255; Email: [email protected]
Pages 79-99 | Published online: 10 Feb 2014

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