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Mining Labor Shortage Bites U.S. Coal Industry
Hoffman notes a demographic wave as older miners retire and new recruits lag. MSHA data show nationwide coal miners dropping from 159,777 in 1990 to 99,358 by 2003, with over half of miners over 50. Industry leaders warn replacements must appear before decade's end amid rising oil gas demand and reduced mining programs.
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Hoffman
Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration
National Mining Association
Congress
Consol
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
Massey Energy Corp
U.S
Myrtle Beach
West Virginia
Jeff Gillenwater
Massey
MSHA
Dave Lauriski
Pennsylvania
Gillette
Wyo
Charlotte
N.C
Gillenwater
Bruce Watzman
Joe Schaffoni
Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Penn State University
Fayette County
United Mine Workers Career Centers Inc
Jeff Samek
Rices Landing