NIOSH experts will be at the Emerald mine’s No. 8 portal in Waynesburg all week, beginning on September 24 when testing is available from 6am to 3pm.

The unit will return the operation the following day from noon to 7pm, September 26 from 6am to 3pm, and will wrap up its Greene County stint on Friday, September 27 with available screenings from noon to 7pm.

All coal miners are encouraged to participate in the confidential health exam, which takes about 25 minutes and includes a short questionnaire, a chest x-ray and a spirometry (breathing) test.

Blood pressure screening will also be available.

While walk-ins will be accepted, miners are urged to call 1-888-480-4042 to schedule an appointment.

Depending on the number of miners participating, NIOSH said that some wait time should be anticipated.