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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released its 2026 schedule for free Black Lung screenings.
The NIOSH Coal Worker's Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) offers periodic black lung screenings at no cost to coal miners in the U.S. NIOSH travels to coal mining regions across the U.S. and offers screenings through its mobile health unit.
NIOSH is offering free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners beginning in March. Screenings will run through West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana.
30-minute exams include:
Screening results provide miners with information about their health and help them make informed decisions throughout their coal mining careers.
Call 1-888-480-4042 to schedule an appointment.
| Location | Address | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn | 5400 W. Webster Road Summersville, West Virginia 26651 | Tuesday, March 17 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| New River Health Assoc. Black Lung Clinic | Grace Anne Dorney Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center 497 Mall Road Oak Hill, West Virginia 25901 |
Wednesday, March 18 Thursday, March 19 |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| West Virginia Women’s Expo | Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center 200 Armory Drive Beckley, West Virginia 25801 |
Friday, March 20 Saturday, March 21 |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Stone Mountain Health Services | 1060 Anchorage Circle Vansant, Virginia 24656 | Tuesday, April 7 | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Bevill State Community College | 101 State Street Sumiton, Alabama 35148 | Thursday, April 9 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Bessemer Civic Center | 1130 9th Ave. SW Bessemer, Alabama 35022 | Friday, April 10 | 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Berry City Hall | 30 School Ave. Berry, Alabama 35546 | Saturday, April 11 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Warrior Met Training Facility (WARRIOR MET ONLY) | 13183 Lock 17 Road Brookwood, Alabama 35444 | Sunday, April 12 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Warrior Met #7 East Portal (WARRIOR MET ONLY) | 4795 Sealy Ann Mountain Road Adger, Alabama 35444 | Monday, April 13 | 5 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Warrior Met #4 North Portal (WARRIOR MET ONLY) | 13549 Triple L Road Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35406 | Tuesday, April 14 | 5 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Whitesburg Medical Center | 226 Medical Plaza Lane Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858 | Thursday, April 16 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Athens City Pool | 601 E. State Street Athens, Ohio 45701 | Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 5 |
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Harrisburg High School Football Stadium | 700 South Capitol Street Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 | Thursday, May 7 | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Benton City Fire Department | 107 N Maple Street Benton, Illinois 62812 | Friday, May 8 | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Pinckneyville Community Center | 203 N. Walnut Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 | Saturday, May 9 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Williamsville Community Center | 141 W Main Street Williamsville, Illinois 62693 | Monday, May 11 Tuesday, May 12 |
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Oaktown #1 (Open to all miners) | 12661 Agri Care Road Oaktown, Indiana 47561 | Wednesday, May 13 | 4 a.m. - 8 a.m. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Sunrise Coal Mine One, Portal 2 | 8788 N. P Perry Road Bruceville, Indiana 47516 | Thursday, May 14 | 4 a.m. - 8 a.m. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Donald Halsing is the Founding Editorial Director of Work Safety 24/7. He was formerly the Associate Editor of Robotics 24/7.
Don's experience spans the supply chain, logistics, and construction industries, having worked in both warehouse operations and land surveying. He is also a professional wedding photographer with his fiancée Ashley.
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