APNewsBreak: Mine safety violations down

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of chronic safety violators among mine operators has fallen sharply in recent years, according to government figures released Thursday.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration said the number has dropped in response to reforms the agency has taken to rein in bad actors. The National Mining Association counters that the industry’s own safety program deserves the credit.

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