Health & Safety “Waiting for them to die”: Black lung miners face years without benefits Former coal workers can wait up to a decade for federal support as employers challenge successful claims iStock.com/wildpixel Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Tuesday 22 September 2026 America’s coal miners suffering from black lung can wait up to a decade for federal support, as former employers appeal successful benefit claims through a lengthy legal process. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Health & Safety MEPs endorse Asbestos Directive and call for new limits on chemical exposure Health & Safety MEPs vote to curb worker chemical exposure across industrial sectors Health & Safety Exxon wins challenge to OSHA workplace mental health reporting rule Health & Safety US OSHA reports decline in fatality investigations