Eight U.S. miners killed in accidents in third quarter of 2014
MSHA releases fatality data
The eight miners who died in accidents in U.S. mines from July 1 to Sept. 30 are “a harsh reminder of why mines must be vigilant in ensuring effective safety programs and fostering a culture of safety first,” Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Joseph A. Main said.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) this week released a summary of U.S. mining deaths that occurred during the third quarter of 2014. The fatalities included five in metal and nonmetal mining and three in coal mining. In that same period in 2013, nine miners died in mining accidents and bring the number of U.S. mining deaths to a total of 30 in the first three quarters of 2014.