| Summary: | Report of the Royal Commission Respecting Radiation, Compensation and Safety at the Fluorspar Mines St.Lawrence NL 1969 Original terms of reference. The history of mining in St. Lawrence -- History of investigation which led to the discovery of radiation at St. Lawrence -- Source of radon in St. Lawrence Fluorspar Mines -- The radiation picture at St. Lawrence -- Maintenance of permissible standards of radiation -- Historical background of radiation and lung cancer -- Lung cancer and other malignant conditions in St. Lawrence miners -- Biological effects of radon an ddaughters on lung tissue -- Health hazards in St. Lawrence -- Fluorine in St. Lawrence water supply -- Research and development -- Medical history of St. Lawrence -- General medical aspects -- Mortality statistics -- Silicosis -- Tuberculosis -- Other lung disease and disability -- Workmen's compensation - its early history and application to St. Lawrence Fluorspar Mines -- Conclusions and recommendations. -- Extended terms of reference. General safety -- Rockbursts in Director Mine -- Report of circumstances surrounding the fatal accident of September 15, 1967 -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Glossary. Chairperson: Fintan J. Aylward.
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