Support Activities for Coal Mining
type: Class
subclass of: 2A-BXFaYS4aaPb9hUzIjNA
definition: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing support activities for coal mining (except geophysical surveying and mapping, site preparation, construction, and transportation activities) on a contract or fee basis. Exploration for coal is included in this industry. Exploration services include traditional prospecting methods, such as taking core samples and making geological observations at prospective sites.