One Man’s Struggle for Black Lung Justice
From Caijing Magazine:
If not for a risky biopsy that confirmed his black lung disease — nearly two years after an initial diagnosis that was nearly forgotten — 28-year-old Zhang Haichao might still be struggling to justify his health compensation claim.
But Zhang pushed for proper medical attention and his legal rights as a victim of an occupational disease, eventually winning not only the compensation he deserved but a victory over a local health system that neglected sick workers.
Zhang’s respiratory distress began in August 2007 after he spent two years working at a factory that makes fireproof bricks in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province.
Origin: Liu Jingjing, Caijing Magazine
