Coal mine labor productivity: the problem, policy implications, and literature review. [Increase 1950-69; decline 1969-75; regional variations]

Technical Report · Sat Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6888718· OSTI ID:6888718

Baker, J G

Coal mining productivity in the USA increased dramatically between 1950 and 1969; (from 6.79 to 19.90 tons per shift worker) between 1969 and 1976, productivity declined by one-third and the average cost per ton of coal increased fourfold. Hypothetical causes for the decrease in productivity are presented and further work on ascertaining the major causes and on the implications of these for energy policy are recommended. The uncertainties involved in forecasting productivity make it very difficult to estimate the manpower required to meet the President's 1985 production target. (LTN)

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc., Tenn. (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-05-0033
• OSTI ID: 6888718
• Report Number(s): ORAU-141
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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