coal miners

Dr. Elizabeth Hayes was a fierce public health advocate who fought for coal miners and their families in the 1940s.

Black lung disease and other lung conditions are increasing among younger coal miners. Learn how we're supporting them and their families.

A new MSHA initiative will help educate coal miners with pneumoconiosis about their rights to work in healthier parts of the mine, without fear of retaliation.

With the permanent extension of the coal excise tax, President Biden has made a significant investment in the security of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund for years to come.

On July 24, 2002, nine coal miners at the Quecreek #1 Mine site in Pennsylvania were trapped after mining activities breached an adjacent mine filled with water. For 77 hours, MSHA, state, and local rescuers worked successfully to rescue all nine men.