AN UPSURGE IN REPORTED CASES OF BLACK LUNG DISEASE AMONG COAL MINERS IN KENTUCKY AND VIRGINIA MAY BE DUE TO PROBLEMS CONTROLLING DUST IN MINES. THAT ACCORDING TO A RECENT REPORT BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH. 37 CASES OF ADVANCED BLACK LUNG SPREAD OUT IN SEVEN COUNTIES IN EASTERN KENTUCKY AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA. THE STUDY POINTS FINGERS AT ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH DUST CONTROL REGULATION. IT ALSO SAID MINERS FAIL TO TAKE FREE CHEST X-RAYS PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE THEY’RE WORRIED EMPLOYERS MAY FIND OUT THE RESULTS.