Coal Operator Mining Facts ? 2005 - Mining Operations
- Organization:
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Pages:
- 2
- File Size:
- 70 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2008
Abstract
In 2005, a total of 2,063 coal mining operations reported employment to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Coal mines comprised 14.1% of all mining operations. ? Bituminous mines comprised 92.6% (n=1,911) and anthracite mines 7.4% (n=152) of coal mining operations. ? Approximately 70% of all coal mines were located in three states: Kentucky (28.0%), West Virginia (21.8%), and Pennsylvania (20.6%).
Citation
APA: (2008) Coal Operator Mining Facts ? 2005 - Mining Operations
MLA: Coal Operator Mining Facts ? 2005 - Mining Operations. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 2008.