A systematic review and meta-analysis on international …

Coal mine dust lung disease (CMDLD) comprises a group of occupational lung diseases caused by the cumulative inhalation of respirable coal mine dust particles including carbon, quartz, and silicates [1, 2]. These diseases include coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP, commonly referred to as black lung disease), mixed dust …

Coal Mine Dust Lung Disease. New Lessons from an Old …

In addition to the historical interstitial lung diseases (coal worker's pneumoconiosis, silicosis, and mixed dust pneumoconiosis), coal miners are at risk for dust-related diffuse fibrosis and chronic airway diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. ... (DDF). Coal mine dust also causes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Lung disease caused by exposure to coal mine and silica dust

Abstract. Susceptible workers exposed to coal mine and silica dust may develop a variety of pulmonary diseases. The prime example is classical pneumoconiosis, a nodular interstitial lung disease that, in severe cases, may lead to progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). Exposure to silica and coal mine dusts may also result in pulmonary scarring in ...

Current Review of Pneumoconiosis Among US Coal Miners

Pneumoconiosis caused by coal mine dust is a progressive disease and respiratory morbidity including ongoing fibrosis and functional impairment can occur after exposure …

Health Effects Of Mining

Air pollution from mining. Mining is a major source of air pollution. Especially coal mining due to emissions of particulate matter and a number of gases including methane and sulfur dioxide. Uncontrolled coal fires in coal mines don't exactly help either. In China alone, between 15 and 20 million tons of coal burn uncontrollably each year.

Air Pollution Emissions 2008–2018 from Australian Coal Mining

1. Introduction. Coal mining is a hazardous occupation, with high risks for both accidents [] and occupational diseases, especially respiratory disease [2,3], compared to other types of work.Occupational disease risks are not restricted to underground miners but extend to surface mining workers as well [4,5].Surface mining workers are exposed …

People living near mining activities at increased risk of diseases …

A latest government study has found that mining activities in the coal-rich Tamnar area of Chhattisgarh have put the local population, mainly tribal people, at an increased risk of acute respiratory diseases and tuberculosis. The study reveals that in the case of tuberculosis, the disease burden rate in Tamnar is nearly double the national rate …

Health Problems from Mining

Mining damages health in many ways: Dust, chemical spills, harmful fumes, heavy metals and radiation can poison workers and cause life-long health problems as well as allergic reactions and other immediate problems. Heavy lifting and working with the body in awkward positions can lead to injuries to the arms, legs, and back.

Investigation of respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) and …

Dust is an inherent byproduct of mining activities that raises notable health and safety concerns. Cumulative inhalation of respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) and …

4 Health Concerns, Diseases and Risks Faced by the Miners

The most significant group of diseases and risks faced by the miners of Australia are MDLDs, including: 1. Pneumoconiosis. Pneumoconiosis refers to a group of lung diseases caused by inhaling certain dust particles over time, causing an adverse reaction in the lung tissue. The most common Pneumoconiosis for miners are: 2. Coal …

A systematic review of occupational exposure to respirable …

Cumulative inhalation of respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) can lead to severe lung diseases, including coal worker's pneumoconiosis (CWP), silicosis, mixed …

Mapping the Morbidity Risk Associated with Coal Mining in …

Abstract. The populations in the vicinity of surface coal mining activities have a higher risk of morbidity due to diseases, such as cardiovascular, respiratory and hypertensive diseases, as well as cancer and diabetes mellitus. Despite the large and historical volume of coal production in Queensland, the main Australian coal mining …

Investigation of respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) and …

Dust is an inherent byproduct of mining activities that raises notable health and safety concerns. Cumulative inhalation of respirable coal mine dust (RCMD) and respirable crystalline silica (RCS ...

Respiratory diseases caused by coal mine dust.

Coal is an important global commodity and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Thus, mining of coal will also remain important. Despite improvements in exposure assessment and ventilation controls and the existence of protective government regulations, coal miners are still at risk for respiratory diseases caused by coal mine dust and their …

The impact of coal mine dust characteristics on pathways to …

Historical advancements in the management and mitigation of coal mine dust diseases. Research on the management of coal mine dust-related diseases has spanned over 60 years, involving stakeholders from various sectors. These include the government, industry parties, and research institutes—predominantly from both Europe …

Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis-Attributable Years of …

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) is a preventable occupational lung disease caused by inhaling coal mine dust that can lead to premature* death (1,2).To assess trends in premature mortality attributed to CWP (3), CDC analyzed underlying † causes of death data from 1999 to 2016, the most recent years for which complete data …

Respiratory Diseases Caused by Coal Mine Dust

RESPIRATORY DISEASES ARE CAUSED BY INHALING COAL MINE DUST Inhalation of coal mine dust is known to cause several types of respiratory disease. To emphasize that there is a spectrum, these haverecentlybeentermed coalminedustlungdisease (CMDLD). 3 Classic coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) and silicosis are the

Study Uncovers Startling Number of Black Lung Cases in Coal …

At the end of the 20th century, black lung, a common term for several respiratory diseases caused by coal mine dust exposure, hit an all-time low. Experts reported just 31 cases of the worst form ...

The dependence of particle size on cell toxicity for modern mining …

Respirable coal mine dust is a well-known cause of numerous negative health effects. Coal mine dust lung diseases (CMDLD) include coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), silicosis, progressive ...

Mine dust lung diseases | Business Queensland

Mine dust lung diseases. Mine dust lung diseases (MDLD) are caused by long-term exposure to high concentrations of respirable dust, generated during mining and quarrying activities. MDLD include a range of occupational lung conditions including but not limited to: coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) mixed dust pneumoconiosis (MDP)

Chronic Illness Linked To Coal-mining Pollution, Study Shows

Coal-processing chemicals, equipment powered by diesel engines, explosives, toxic impurities in coals, and even dust from uncovered coal trucks can cause environmental pollution that could have a ...

Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis (Black Lung Disease)

GET UPDATES. Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), commonly known as "black lung disease," occurs when coal dust is inhaled. Over time, continued exposure to the coal dust causes scarring in the lungs, …

Respiratory Diseases Caused by Coal Mine Dust | Semantic …

Coal mine dust remains a relevant occupational hazard and miners remain at risk for CMDLD, and prevention is critical. Objective: To provide an update on respiratory diseases caused by coal mine dust. Methods: This article presents the results of a literature review initially performed for an International Conference on Occupational and …

Get compensation for health problems caused by mining

You may be able to claim compensation if you have pneumoconiosis caused by coal mining. Claim for other conditions and diseases. All other compensation schemes are now closed.

Coal mine dust lung disease in the modern era

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), as part of the spectrum of coal mine dust lung disease (CMDLD), is a preventable but incurable lung disease that can be complicated by respiratory failure and death. Recent increases in coal production from the financial incentive of economic growth lead to higher respirable coal and quartz dust levels ...

Respiratory Diseases Caused by Coal Mine Dust

ne dust causes a spectrum of lung diseases collectively termed coal mine dust lung disease (CMDLD). These include Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis, silicosis, mixed dust pneumoconiosis, dust-related diffuse fibrosis (which can be mistaken for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CMDLD continues to be …

Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program | NIOSH | CDC

Coal mining-related respiratory diseases are caused by breathing in coal mine dust. Pneumoconiosis. Pneumoconiosis refers to scarring of lung tissue when breathing in mineral dusts. The primary types of pneumoconiosis seen in coal miners are coal workers' pneumoconiosis (also called black lung), silicosis and mixed dust pneumoconiosis ...

Coal mining and chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Over the last 30 years evidence has accumulated that miners also experience an excess of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Pneumoconioses | NIOSH | CDC

The pneumoconioses are a group of lung diseases caused by the lung's reaction inhaling certain dusts. The main cause of the pneumoconioses is work-place exposure. ... Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (commonly referred to as CWP or black lung) – caused by inhaling coal mine dust; These three diseases typically take many years to develop ...

Occupational Lung Disease – coal workers' …

What diseases can coal dust cause? If a worker is exposed to and breathes in coal dust over a long period of time they could develop: • pneumoconiosis • progressive massive fibrosis, and • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Mine dust diseases are caused by long-term exposure to high concentrations of

Current Review of Pneumoconiosis Among US Coal Miners

As previously noted, coal mine dust is a complex mixture that can vary between mines and regions and can cause a spectrum of lung diseases. [4, 49, 71] Coal mine dust can cause radiographically apparent interstitial lung diseases including CWP, silicosis, mixed dust pneumoconiosis, and dust-related diffuse fibrosis, all of which are identified ...

The impact of coal mine dust characteristics on pathways to …

Mine dust has been linked to a range of pneumoconiotic diseases, where the most prominent examples of this class of dust-induced diseases are silicosis, coal …

Black Lung Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and …

Black lung disease is caused by the inhalation of dust particles during coal mining. It begins with a mild condition known as anthracosis that does not have symptoms (is asymptomatic). Evidence of anthracosis related to air pollution can be found in many people who live in urban areas and not just coal miners.

Modern Coal Miners Have Higher Death Rates From Lung …

We found that coal miners have significantly increased odds of death from CWP, COPD, and lung cancer compared with their counterparts in the U.S. population. This higher mortality has also worsened over time with modern miners facing greater risk than their predecessors. Miners in … See more