These informational reports review in detail the occupational injury and illness experience of mining, by category, in the United
States. Data reported by operators of mining establishments concerning work injuries
are summarized by work location, accident classification, part of body injured, nature of injury,
and occupation. Related information on employment, worktime, and operating activity also is
presented. Data reported by independent contractors performing certain work at mining
locations are depicted separately in these reports. For ease of comparison with other metal and
nonmetallic mineral mining industries and with coal mining, summary reference tabulations are
included at the end of both the operator and the contractor sections of these reports.