Miner injuries reach record low in 2025

According to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), miners experienced a record-low injury rate in 2025. The total recordable injury rate was 1.74 per 200,000 hours worked, down from 1.82 in 2024.

All reportable injuries are factored in when calculating the rate. They include:

• Deaths,
• Lost-time injuries,
• Injuries involving restricted work activity, and
• Other injuries requiring medical treatment.

MSHA’s deputy director, Kelvin Blue, said, “Keeping miners safe is our top priority, and the agency will continue to work with the mining community to ensure that miners have the tools to stay safe on the job and return to their homes and communities at the end of each day.”

The agency credits enhanced training and smarter enforcement for the decrease in injuries.