Coal Operator Mining Facts - 2007 - Mining Operations
- Organization:
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Pages:
- 2
- File Size:
- 67 KB
- Publication Date:
- Aug 1, 2009
Abstract
In 2007, a total of 2,030 coal mining operations reported employment to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).1 Coal mines comprised 13.7% of all mining operations. ? Bituminous mines comprised 92.4% (n=1,875) and anthracite mines 7.6% (n=155) of coal mining operations. ? Approximately 72% of all coal mines were located in three states: Kentucky (28.4%), West Virginia (22.6%), and Pennsylvania (20.5%).
Citation
APA: (2009) Coal Operator Mining Facts - 2007 - Mining Operations
MLA: Coal Operator Mining Facts - 2007 - Mining Operations. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 2009.