Coal Mine Operators and certain other employers
engaged in coal mine
construction, maintenance, and coal transportation may be required to carry
Black Lung Coverage in order to comply with the standards of the Federal Coal
Mine Health and Safety Act.
This coverage is in addition to the employer's
regular Ohio workers compensation insurance. Black Lung coverage is available
through BWC, private insurance carriers or the employer may self-insure with the
U. S. Department of Labor.
If an employer chooses to obtain Black Lung
Coverage through BWC, a premium security deposit based on the total eight months
estimated payroll is required. There is no maximum premium security deposit for
Black Lung as there is for regular state fund coverage ($1000). Applications for
BWC Black Lung Coverage are available by contacting BWC's Legal Operations
department at 614-466-6600.
An employer with additional questions or
needing further information about Black Lung claims or coverage should contact:
Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Black Lung
Office 614-466-6919
OR
U.S. Department of Labor Ohio Black Lung Division 800-347-3771
