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House backs tighter rules on combustible dust

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Defying a presidential veto threat, the House has approved legislation requiring tougher controls on combustible dust in the workplace, which can cause fatal explosions. Such dust was blamed for the 2003 blast at CTA Acoustics in Corbin, Ky., that killed seven and injured 37. In the last two years, combustible dust has caused 67 explosions and fires.

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