Child slavery in the artisanal mining and quarrying sector 2011, para. 57
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Children working in this sector commonly suffer respiratory illnesses such as silicosis due to the inhaling of rock dust. Many children are injured, disabled and sometimes die as a result of: the collapse of mine walls or roofs; handling explosives or drilling equipment; and using crude tools. These health risks may occur immediately or long after the children have been working in this sector.
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Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences