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Mine Death Rate Dip Fuels Safety Debate
Washington AP reports 181 coal miners died in 1971, a record low rate of 0.74 deaths per million man hours. Officials credit enforcement and programs, while critics urge tougher action, noting fatalities could be cut further.
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Washington
Hechler
Bureau of Mines
Ken Hechler
Bureau
Joseph “Chip” Yablonski Jr
Federal Coal Mine Health United Mine Workers
Yablonski
Cal
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