Coal Operator Mining Facts - 2001
- Organization:
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Pages:
- 2
- File Size:
- 186 KB
- Publication Date:
- Apr 1, 2003
Abstract
In 2001, a total of 2,144 coal mining operations reported employment to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Coal mines comprised 14.7% of all mining operations. • Bituminous mines comprised 92.0% (n=1,972) and anthracite mines 8.0% (n=172) of coal mining operations. • More than 71% of coal mines were located in three states: Kentucky (29.5%), West Virginia (21.3%), and Pennsylvania (20.6%).
Citation
APA: (2003) Coal Operator Mining Facts - 2001
MLA: Coal Operator Mining Facts - 2001. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 2003.