Mining and railroad fatalities declined sharply between 1925 and 1940. What was the most likely reason for this decline?

Workplace safety laws and regulations became stronger during this period, requiring employers to reduce hazards and protect workers. These measures are the most likely reason fatalities declined sharply in mining and railroads. Fewer workers or reduced demand might lower the total number of deaths, but the question points to improved safety as the direct explanation.

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