Silicosis defined

44-5a09. Silicosis defined. Wherever used in this act, "silicosis" shall mean the characteristic fibrotic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of silica dust. History: L. 1953, ch. 246, § 9; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; inhalation of wheat dust not injury by accident under workmen's compensation act; not compensable hereunder. Watson v. International Milling Co., 190 Kan. 98, 99, 372 P.2d 287. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026