With recent employment losses of over -7.49%, The Iron Ore Mining industry has been taking a real beating. The last reported numbers showed about 5,840 employees working within the industry which is a shocking decrease considering the numbers were reported at 6,313 in 2014. All told there are a total of 30 businesses in operation with the Iron Ore Mining industry. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (-100% more) the average for the Metal Ore Mining Industry.