Coal Operator Mining Facts - 2002
- Organization:
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Pages:
- 2
- File Size:
- 193 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2004
Abstract
1. In 2002, a total of 2,065 coal mining operations reported employment to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Coal mines comprised 14.2% of all mining operations. • Bituminous mines comprised 92.5% (n = 1,910) and anthracite mines 7.5% (n = 155) of coal mining operations. • More than 70% of all coal mines were located in three states: Kentucky (28.7%), West Virginia (21.7%), and Pennsylvania (20.1%).
Citation
APA: (2004) Coal Operator Mining Facts - 2002
MLA: Coal Operator Mining Facts - 2002. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 2004.