Based on these two graphs, which type of mining would be considered "safer" for miners?

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Underground mining
Underground mining

Surface mining
Surface mining

They are equally safe

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Based on the graphs, surface mining would be considered "safer" for miners as it has a lower fatality rate compared to underground mining.
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