The industry has shown a significant reduction in workforce , at least in the last reported period between 2014 and 2015. Over 74 employees lost their job in that period, a loss of -1.91%. The most recent numbers show a total of 127 businesses currently operating in the Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining industry. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (-100% more) the average for the Sand Gravel Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying Industry.