" those same entities would absolutely prefer that their product does NOT in fact kill their customers or potential customers as that would just reduce their ma

" those same entities would absolutely prefer that their product does NOT in fact kill their customers or potential customers as that would just reduce their maximum potential profit." But since their products or their production methods kill people they prefer more profits over less profits. I can't find any possible excuse for lobbying against safety regulations in coal mines other than them being greedy bastards.