Federal safety data determines 27 mine operators and five contractors earning top honors for outstanding workplace safety performance.
Treating safety as an operational operating system rather than a compliance checklist prevents dangerous field complacency during periods of fluctuating federal oversight.
The funding honors 25 fallen miners by backing emergency response education programs across the nation.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is making $10.5 million available to fund federally mandated training for U.S. miners.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration and the National Lime Association have extended their collaborative alliance to reduce workplace injuries.
A federal agency and an industry group are partnering to provide training resources and analyze injury data to protect workers.