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Nellie Kershaw: The First Known Asbestos Death

2:21 Published October 17, 2022

Nellie Kershaw’s tragic story helped expose the deadly dangers of asbestos. A young textile worker in England, Kershaw developed fatal asbestos-related lung disease after years of workplace exposure, and her case became one of the earliest warnings in asbestos history.

In this short video, learn why Nellie Kershaw’s death still matters in the history of asbestos exposure, worker safety, and asbestos claims.

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