Published: July 28, 2017 |

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer a series of free, confidential health screenings to coal miners in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer a series of free, confidential health screenings to coal miners in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee. The screenings are intended to provide early detection of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP), also known as black lung, which is described in a news release as a serious but preventable occupational lung disease caused by breathing respirable coal mine dust. All coal miners (current, former, underground, surface, and contract) are encouraged to participate. The nearest screening will be at the Tennessee Division of Mines, 117 Mine Lane, Jacksboro, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. Walk-ins are accepted, though miners are urged to call 1-888-480-4042 to schedule an appointment. NIOSH encourages miners and their families to find out additional information about the program at the following website: cdc.gov

Source: (July 25, 2017) The Oak Ridger

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