Lungs at Work

10/15/2025

Yesterday, miners gathered outside the Department of Labor to encourage President Trump to enforce black lung protections, including the Silica rule.

Black lung disease has been on the rise for twenty years, affecting thousands of coal mining families across the country. The disease is incurable and progressive, meaning that it gets worse over time. One reason that it has been increasing is due to increased silica or rock dust within coal seams. Silica dust is more toxic than coal dust and penetrates deeper into miners' lungs. The dust particles are sharp and can lodge in the lungs permanently, leading to more severe and rapid-onset forms of the disease.

If you are a coal miner you should get your lungs checked. Give us a call today to see how we can help! (724) 941-1650

Miners, their supporters and medical experts rallied in Washington, calling on the Trump administration to enforce black lung protections.

09/25/2025

Come by and say hello at the Washington County Senior Expo!

09/23/2025

Are you a coal miner who has noticed a change in your breathing? Come and get your lungs checked!

We are holding a black lung screening event at the American Legion Post 992 in Mt. Morris, PA on Thursday, October 9 beginning at 8a. Screenings include: health assessment including vitals, pulmonary screening, diffusing capacity test, pulse oximetry, six-minute walk test, and a prescription for a chest x-ray which will be read for black lung. All testing will be billed to your insurance.

Additionally, staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have regarding Federal black lung disability claims and can assist you with completing an application for benefits.

Appointments are required, please call 724-941-1650 to schedule.

Lungs at Work is a nonprofit black lung clinic located in McMurray, PA. For more information, visit: www.lungsatworkpa.org

09/23/2025

Are you a coal miner who has noticed a change in your breathing? Come and get your lungs checked!

We are holding a black lung screening event at the American Legion Post 639 in Claysville, PA on Wednesday, October 1 beginning at 8a. Screenings include: health assessment including vitals, pulmonary screening, diffusing capacity test, pulse oximetry, six-minute walk test, and a prescription for a chest x-ray which will be read for black lung. All testing will be billed to your insurance.

Additionally, staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have regarding Federal black lung disability claims and can assist you with completing an application for benefits.

Appointments are required, please call 724-941-1650 to schedule.

Lungs at Work is a nonprofit black lung clinic located in McMurray, PA. For more information, visit: www.lungsatworkpa.org

09/17/2025

Don’t miss the upcoming free and confidential black lung screenings from NIOSH’s Coal Worker Health Surveillance Program. They will be offering black lung screenings for miners in Ohio and West Virginia. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ynb5Fw

09/12/2025

Are you a coal miner who has noticed a change in your breathing? Come and get your lungs checked!

We are holding a black lung screening event at the VFW in New Florence, PA on Wednesday, September 17 beginning at 8a. Screenings include: health assessment including vitals, pulmonary screening, diffusing capacity test, pulse oximetry, six-minute walk test, and a prescription for a chest x-ray which will be read for black lung. All testing will be billed to your insurance.

Additionally, staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have regarding Federal black lung disability claims and can assist you with completing an application for benefits.

Appointments are required, please call 724-941-1650 to schedule.

Lungs at Work is a nonprofit black lung clinic located in McMurray, PA. For more information, visit: www.lungsatworkpa.org

09/10/2025

Congratulations on the win today!

Please us give us a call at 724-941-1650 if you have questions black lung claims!

08/28/2025

Lungs at Work will be closed for Labor Day on September 1, 2025

08/27/2025

We are spending the day with NIOSH’s Coal Worker Health Surveillance Program in Grantsville, MD! Come by and get your free and confidential NIOSH black lung screening, stop and say hello, and pick up some information about Lungs at Work!

08/25/2025

Congratulations to the miner who received his interim award in his Federal Black Lung claim!

If you or someone you know is a coal miner who has noticed a change in their breathing, give us a call at 724-941-1650 to see how we can help!

08/24/2025

Enjoyed the King Coal Parade yesterday!