Conditions caused by mineral dust exposure or other inhaled agents in coal mines
| COPD |
| Pneumoconioses (CWP, silicosis) |
| Lung cancer (silica) |
| Diffuse dust-related fibrosis |
| Hypersensitivity pneumonitis |
| Sarcoidosis? |
The increased incidence of tuberculosis and fungal infections in silica-exposed workers should also be noted.