Silica Rule Hearing - Appalachian Voices registration

Black lung disease – a deadly, incurable disease caused by coal mining – is on the rise in Appalachia. 

The main reason for this resurgence is increased levels of silica in coal dust. It's been known for decades that silica dust is especially harmful for miners, but current regulations allow coal miners to be exposed to it at rates higher than other occupations. In late June, the Mine Safety and Health Administration finally released a draft rule that would update the silica exposure limits for miners. 

MSHA is hosting three hybrid (virtual and in-person) hearings about the rule in Denver, CO, Beckley, W.Va. and Arlington, Va. We would like to fill the room in Beckley and Arlington with people supporting miners with black lung disease. 

  • Arlington, Va. on August 3 at 9 a.m. ET at MSHA Headquarters, 201 12th Street South, Room 7W202, Arlington, Va. 22202

  • Beckley, W.Va. on August 10 at 9 a.m. ET at the MSHA Academy, 1301 Airport Rd, Beaver, W.Va. 25813

  • Denver, Colo. on August 21 at 11 a.m. ET at the Denver Federal Center, Building 25 Lecture Hall, West 6th Avenue and Kipling Street, Denver, Colo. 80225

We need you in attendance to show MSHA that miners need to be protected from black lung disease. Let us know you plan to attend by filling out this Google Form, and indicate in the form if you need help with writing your public comment.


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