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Tragic Death of Boy Captured Playing in Dust Pile
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Death of Boy Captured Playing in Dust Pile

A 7-year-old boy in Brazil tragically died moments after playing in a pile of limestone powder, inhaling the substance into his lungs. The boy's parents rushed him to the hospital, but he had already passed away. The family was unaware of the dangers associated with limestone powder, which has high carcinogenic potential when inhaled. Brazil's Civil Police have opened an investigation into the incident. Symptoms of harmful exposure to limestone dust include coughing, difficulty breathing, and decreased lung function.

Child's Tragic Death Linked to Common Building Material: Heartbreaking Image Revealed
health-and-safety2 years ago

Child's Tragic Death Linked to Common Building Material: Heartbreaking Image Revealed

A 7-year-old boy in Brazil tragically died after inhaling limestone powder while playing in a pile of the substance. The boy's family was unaware of the dangers of inhaling the pulverized limestone, commonly used in construction and agriculture. Limestone dust can cause breathing problems and is known to be carcinogenic, especially in large quantities. Inhalation of the hazardous particle, respirable crystalline silica, found in limestone, can lead to lung diseases such as silicosis, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The boy's death has prompted an investigation by local police, and his family shared his final photo as a warning to others.