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Fewer mining fatalities in Kentucky

Susanne Iberle | January 04, 2013 | 1:06 am Education 

As reported on WYMT, the rate of mining fatalities in Kentucky dropped 50% in 2012 compared to the previous year. The positive trend is probably mainly caused by layoffs in the coal industry, but also improved safety training has an...