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Record Low Fatality Year for Mining

The Mine Safety and Health Adminstration released Fiscal Year 2016 data today indicating that the last year was the safest in mining history.  A record low of 24 deaths occurred at more than 13,000 mines nationwide.  During a seven month span, industry limited deaths to 3.

To avoid complacency, MSHA is increasing agency actions including enforcement, outreach and compliance assistance.  September saw 4 mining deaths and MSHA is looking to reset the count after the September results.