Friday, January 09, 2009
Mining Deaths Lowest On Record
According to data released by federal regultors, the number of miners killed on the job in the United States fell to 51 in 2008. MSHA says the 51 deaths are the lowest number since the federal government began keeping records in 1910. The previous low was 55 in 2004.
Coal mines accounted for 29 deaths, down from 34 in 2004. Copper, stone and other types of mines totaled 22, down from 33 in 2007.
Safety laws and enforcement were among factors in the decline.
Coal mines accounted for 29 deaths, down from 34 in 2004. Copper, stone and other types of mines totaled 22, down from 33 in 2007.
Safety laws and enforcement were among factors in the decline.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 4:59 AM 
