212114 — Surface Coal Mining
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) surface mining of bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal; (2) developing bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal surface mine sites; (3) surface mining and beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing) of bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal; or (4) beneficiating (e.g., cleaning, washing, screening, and sizing), but not mining, bituminous coal, lignite, and anthracite coal.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 212114 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Surface Coal Mining |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,250 employees |
| U.S. Establishments | Not disclosed (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 212110 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 21 → 212 → 2121 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1221 - Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining (via SIC1987:1221→NAICS1997:212111→2002:212111→2007:212111→2012:212111→2017:212111→2022:212114)
- SIC 1231 - Anthracite Mining (via SIC1987:1231→NAICS1997:212113→2002:212113→2007:212113→2012:212113→2017:212113→2022:212114)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 3820 — Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 212114:
- Sector 21 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 2121
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 212114 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 212114 is 'Surface Coal Mining', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 21 (Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,250 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 212114?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 212114 is 1,250 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 212114?
NAICS code 212114 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1221 - Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining, 1231 - Anthracite Mining.