Mine operator and independent contractor employees by sector, 2022 (N=314,464)

Keywords: Mining workforce
Sector Number of Employees
Noncoal contractor 73,259
Stone operator 70,413
Coal operator 45,212
Metal operator 40,824
Sand & gravel operator 38,961
Nonmetal operator 24,591
Coal contractor 21,204
Total 314,464
Data Source: MSHA

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