Spending the entirety of a career working in coal mines presents serious health risks. Far too many find their ability to continue in their job suddenly at an end following a black lung disease diagnosis. Awareness of the deadly affliction has forced coal companies to...
Month: March 2022
SSDI claims decrease while processing times increase
In any other environment, a reduction in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims would speed up the process of applicants given formal notification that they are approved. If the recent worldwide pandemic taught us anything is that COVID-19 has had a unique...
Falling short on safety has its consequences
The Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) has regulations in place that mandate accurate coal dust sampling in underground mines. Without these tests, respirable dust can result in a worker receiving a deadly diagnosis of black lung. The disease is progressive and...