Josh Cochran

Josh Cochran has worked in the coal mines of West Virginia since he was 22 years old, earning a six-figure salary that allowed him to purchase a home and enjoy outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. His life changed dramatically two years ago when he was diagnosed with advanced black lung disease, leaving him in need of a lung transplant and reliant on oxygen assistance. Despite his health challenges, he is grateful for a federal program that allowed him to transition to a safer job within the same company, maintaining his salary.