U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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53-7033 Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining

Operate underground loading machine to load coal, ore, or rock into shuttle or mine car or onto conveyors. Loading equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.

Dredge, Excavating, and Loading Machine Operators (broad occupation)

Material Moving Workers (minor group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009