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Mining provides a large part of the energy and raw materials that feed this Nation's economy. Copper pipe, concrete, and window glass serve as well known examples of the reliance on minerals in modern society. Less appreciated, but as important, are the hundreds of mined commodities that are an integral and necessary part of everyday products, ranging from medicines and computers to carpet and paper. Coal is a major portion of the country's energy mix today, as it will likely continue to be in a future hydrogen-based economy. The domestic mining industry also provides strategic minerals that are important for the Nation's security.

The processes to recover these mineral commodities are among the most demanding and complex in an industrial society, and this inherently dangerous industry has historically had the highest risks of fatality and injury.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Web site (Code 21)
External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html

NAICS Codes for Mining
External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/naicod02.htm#N21

The "Industry at a Glance" profile from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed information on employment, wages, productivity, and occupational outlook for the Mining sector.
External Link: http://www.bls.gov/iag/natresmining.htm

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	NIOSH Programs > Mining > Sector Description Mining Input: Sector Description Mining provides a large part of the energy and raw materials that feed this Nation's economy. Copper pipe, concrete, and window glass serve as well known examples of the reliance on minerals in modern society. Less appreciated, but as important, are the hundreds of mined commodities that are an integral and necessary part of everyday products, ranging from medicines and computers to carpet and paper. Coal is a major portion of the country's energy mix today, as it will likely continue to be in a future hydrogen-based economy. The domestic mining industry also provides strategic minerals that are important for the Nation's security. The processes to recover these mineral commodities are among the most demanding and complex in an industrial society, and this inherently dangerous industry has historically had the highest risks of fatality and injury. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Web site (Code 21) External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html NAICS Codes for Mining External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/naicod02.htm#N21 The "Industry at a Glance" profile from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed information on employment, wages, productivity, and occupational outlook for the Mining sector. External Link: http://www.bls.gov/iag/natresmining.htm < Mining Program \| Sector Description \| Economic Factors >				NIOSH Program: Mining Program Description Inputs Sector Description Economic Factors Occupational Risks National Research Agenda (NORA) NIOSH Strategic Goals Emerging Issues Partners NIOSH Contacts Activities NIOSH Research Projects NIOSH Funded Research Grants Outputs Publications Topic Pages Products Research to Practice Conferences Outcomes Review & Evaluation Program Review National Academies Evaluation
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