The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSH A) released data that shows fiscal year 2016 was the safest year in mining history. According to MSHA, from Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016, a record low of 24 deaths occurred at more than 13,000 mines nationwide. That's the lowest total since 24 deaths in fiscal year 2013, according to the agency.
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