NAICS 2121 Coal Mining

NAICS Code: 2121

Code Title: Coal Mining

Code Sector: 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

NAICS 2121 Coal Mining Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) mining bituminous coal, anthracite, 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 coal).


Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Manufacturing coke oven products in coke oven establishments--are classified in Industry 32419, Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing coal products in steel mills--are classified in Industry 33111, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing.