1221  Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining

Establishments primarily engaged in producing bituminous coal or lignite at
surface mines or in developing bituminous coal or lignite surface mines.
This industry includes auger mining, strip mining, culm bank mining, and
other surface mining, by owners or lessees or by establishments which have
complete responsibility for operating bituminous coal and lignite surface
mines for others on a contract or fee basis. Bituminous coal and lignite
preparation plants performing such activities as cleaning, crushing,
screening or sizing are included if operated in conjunction with a mine
site, or if operated independently of any type of mine.