[The bill will] Not strike at the fundamental cause of accidents, which in the main is the carelessness on the part of men, cured only by education.
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National Coal Association Counsel, Charles Farrington. Testimony, Senate Subcommittee on Mines and Mining.
In recent years the accident record in the bituminous coal industry has continued to improve. The bituminous coal industry is to be congratulated on its accomplishments to date; given the opportunity, it will make further progress. This is a matter of constant education and not one that requires arbitrary legislation.
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National Coal Association Counsel, Charles Farrington. Testimony, Senate Subcommittee on Mines and Mining.