MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration
06/02/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/02/2026 07:24
Free Black Lung Screening - Health Alert
HEALTH ALERT
ATTENTION: COAL MINERS
FREE BLACK LUNG SCREENING
NIOSH's Mobile Occupational Safety and Health Unit will be in your area soon to conduct black lung screenings. All coal miners are encouraged to stop by the mobile unit and participate in this free health exam. The exam takes about 30 minutes and includes a health questionnaire, a chest x-ray, blood pressure screening, work history, and spirometry test.
Miners are urged to call 1-888-480-4042 to schedule an appointment.
NOTE: If you have participated in the NIOSH Program within the past 3 years, you will NOT be eligible to receive a chest radiograph at this time.
Please click on this link for more information about the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program. The following screenings took place in April and May of 2026.
| Where: | When: | Times: |
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Harrisburg High School Football Stadium |
Tuesday, April 7 | 8am - 3pm |
|
Benton City Fire Department |
Friday, May 8 | 9am - 4:30pm |
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Pinckneyville Community Center |
Saturday, May 9 | 8am - 4:30pm |
|
Williamsville Community Center Williamsville, IL 62693 |
Monday, May 11 Tuesday, May 12 |
8am - 4:30pm 8am - 2pm |
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Oaktown #1 (Open to all miners) |
Wednesday, May 13 |
4am - 8am 12pm - 4pm |
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Sunrise Coal Mine One, Portal 2 |
Thursday, May 14 |
4am - 8am 12pm - 4pm |
1-888-480-4042 | [email protected]
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