21211 Coal Mining
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) mining bituminous coal, anthracite coal, and lignite by underground mining, auger mining, strip mining, culm bank mining, and other surface mining; (2) developing coal mine sites; and (3) beneficiating (i.e., preparing) coal (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Where 21211 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >21 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- >>212 Mining (except Oil and Gas)
- >>>2121 Coal Mining
- >>>>21211 Coal Mining
- >>>>21211 Coal Mining
Subcategories of 21211 Coal Mining
- 212114Surface Coal Mining
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) surface mining of bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal; (2) developing bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal surface mine sites; (3) surface mining and beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing) of bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal; or (4) beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing), but not mining, bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 212115Underground Coal Mining
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) underground mining of bituminous and anthracite coal; (2) developing bituminous and anthracite coal underground mine sites; and (3) underground mining and beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing) of bituminous and anthracite coal. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 21211?
- NAICS 2022 21211 is "Coal Mining". This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) mining bituminous coal, anthracite coal, and lignite by underground mining, auger mining, strip mining, culm bank mining, and other surface mining; (2) developing coal mine sites; and (3) beneficiating (i.e., preparing) coal (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- What does NAICS 2022 21211 include?
- 21211 Coal Mining contains 2 direct subcategories: 212114 Surface Coal Mining; 212115 Underground Coal Mining.
- What is the parent category of 21211?
- 21211 Coal Mining sits under 21211 Coal Mining in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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