Coal Operator Mining Facts ? 2006 - Mining Operations
- Organization:
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Pages:
- 2
- File Size:
- 62 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2008
Abstract
In 2006, a total of 2,113 coal mining operations reported employment to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).1 Coal mines comprised 14.2% of all mining operations. ? Bituminous mines comprised 92.5% (n=1,955) and anthracite mines 7.5% (n=158) of coal mining operations. ? Approximately 71.0% of all coal mines were located in three states: Kentucky (29.2%), West Virginia (21.8%), and Pennsylvania (20.3%).
Citation
APA: (2008) Coal Operator Mining Facts ? 2006 - Mining Operations
MLA: Coal Operator Mining Facts ? 2006 - Mining Operations. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 2008.