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PMF

Chronic ‘Simple’ CWP. PMF. Normal. Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis (CWP). Progressive massive fibrosis Complicated pneumoconiosis. Source: NIOSH Coal Workers’ X-ray Surveillance Program (CWXSP). Percent of miners with Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis (CWP) by tenure in mining, 1970-2006.

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PMF

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  1. Chronic ‘Simple’ CWP PMF Normal Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis (CWP) Progressive massive fibrosis Complicated pneumoconiosis Source: NIOSH Coal Workers’ X-ray Surveillance Program (CWXSP)

  2. Percent of miners with Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis (CWP) by tenure in mining, 1970-2006 SOURCE: NIOSH Coal Workers’ X-ray Surveillance Program (CWXSP) as cited in NIOSH 2007 WoRLD Report, Figure 2-4.

  3. CWP hot spot areas Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis (CWP) Source: VC dos S Antao, et al, Occupational Environ. Med 2005: 62:671

  4. Prevalences of CWP and Abnormal Spirometry *Miners tested and no disease found

  5. Total Benefits Paid to all beneficiaries (former miners, widows and dependents) is $44.2 Billion Source: Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation

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