213113

Support Activities for Coal Mining

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities for coal mining (except site preparation and related construction activities) on a contract or fee basis. Exploration for coal is included in this industry. Exploration includes traditional prospecting methods, such as taking core samples and making geological observations at prospective sites. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

["Performing geophysical surveying and mapping services for coal on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services;","Operating coal mines or quarries on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 21211, Coal Mining, based on the type of coal mined; and","Site preparation and related construction activities on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors."]