When a coal miner dies; the National Coal Workers' Autopsy Study

Back to Previous Page

- Add this to...
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Google Bookmarks
- LinkedIn

When a coal miner dies; the National Coal Workers' Autopsy Study

Published Date:

1995?

Series:

DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 95-120

[PDF-164.94 KB]

Details:

Corporate Authors:

Appalachian Laboratory for Occupational Safety and Health, National Coal Workers' Autopsy Study. . National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health .

Keywords:

[+]

Description:

"The definition of, purpose of, and procedure for participation by the family member in the National Coal Workers' Autopsy Study were presented in pamphlet format. It outlined the option of a family member of a deceased coal miner to arrange for an autopsy, the absence of cost to the miner's family or estate, and the benefit of the procedure. The purpose of the National Coal Workers' Autopsy Study was to gain information on coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP). NIOSH studies the data gathered in order to aid in the efforts toward prevention and early detection of CWP. The definition of an autopsy, eligibility, arrangement for an autopsy, consent for an autopsy, and the dissemination of the results were also discussed." - NIOSHTIC-2

Document Type:

Pamphlet (or booklet)

Collection(s):

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

Supporting Files:

No Additional Files

No Related Documents.

You May Also Like:

NIOSH’s Respiratory Health Division: 50 years of science and service

Personal Author:

Cummings, Kristin J.; Johns, Doug O.; Mazurek, Jacek M.; Hearl, Frank J.; Weissman, David N.;

Published:

December 02 2018

Source:

Arch Environ Occup Health. 74(1-2):15-29

Description:

The year 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of NIOSH's Respiratory Health Division (RHD). RHD began in 1967 as the Appalachian Laboratory for Occupational Respiratory Diseases (ALFORD), with a focus on coal workers' pneumoconiosis. ALFORD became part o...

Public Access
Available on:

January 01, 2020
NIOSH/DRDS/CWHSP celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act

Corporate Author:

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.. Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (U.S.).

Published:

12/17/04

Description:

In December 1969, Public Law 91-173, the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, was signed into law “to protect the health and safety of persons working in the coal mining industry (The Act)”. In part, it directed the Secretaries of the...

File Type:

[PDF - 230.62 KB]
Black lung : don't become a victim

Corporate Author:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Division of Respiratory Disease Studies. Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program.

Published:

2003

Series:

DHHS publication ; (NIOSH) 2003-123

Description:

"Coal worker's pneumoconiosis (CWP), commonly called "Black Lung," can often be detected using chest x-rays. X-rays may show definite evidence of disease before the miner notices symptoms. Early detection is important, since prompt and adequate contr...

File Type:

[PDF - 129.45 KB]
Debilitating Lung Disease Among Surface Coal Miners With No Underground Mining Tenure

Personal Author:

Halldin, Cara N.; Reed, William R.; Joy, Gerald J.; Colinet, Jay F.; Rider, James P.; Petsonk, Edward L.; Abraham, Jerrold L.; Wolfe, Anita L.; Storey, Eileen; Laney, A. Scott;

Published:

Jan 2015

Source:

J Occup Environ Med. 57(1):62-67.

Description:

Objective : To characterize exposure histories and respiratory disease among surface coal miners identified with progressive massive fibrosis from a 2010 to 2011 pneumoconiosis survey. : Methods : Job history, tenure, and radiograph interpretations w...

File Type:

[PDF - 665.31 KB]
Hearing loss among miners and measures to protect hearing; The Holmes Safety Association Bulletin - October 1998

Personal Author:

Stephenson, Mark R.; Merry, Carol J.;

Published:

1/1/1998

Description:

Everyone knows that mining is a noisy job, but did you know that you are nine times more likely to lose your hearing than someone who works in a quieter job? If unprotected from noise on the job, by age 50, you will probably need hearing aids. Obviou...

File Type:

[PDF - 1.49 MB]