OAK HILL, W.Va. (AP) — Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families’ lives for generations. Death and tragedy are woven into history, ...
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Deep in Coal Country, Miners With Black Lung Say Government Is Suffocating the 'Working Man'
Deep in Trump Country, Coal Miners With Black Lung Say Government Is Suffocating the 'Working Man' This story was originally published by AP News. Lisa Emery loves to talk about her “boys.” With each ...
NIOSH is offering free screenings to help coal miners identify black lung disease early and track respiratory health impacts from coal mine dust exposure. Federal safety officials are encouraging coal ...
Roger James, a former coal miner and black lung patient, uses supplemental oxygen to breathe during a visit to the New River Health Association Black Lung Clinic Sept. 24 in Oak Hill, W.Va. Roger ...
OAK HILL, W.Va. (AP) — Lisa Emery loves to talk about her “boys.” With each word, the respiratory therapist’s face softens and shines with pride. But keep her talking, and it doesn’t take long for ...
Arvin Hanshaw, of Summersville, W.Va., wears a hat with a miner silhouetted by the state of West Virginia, as he joins a group going to Washington, D.C., to protest the government's delay of the ...
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