The Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers industry has shown some reduction in numbers lately, with employment losses of -0.43% between 2014 and 2015 (the last reported data). There are currently 356 firms engaged in business within this industry and on average, each establishment employs 6 workers. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (-100% more) the average for the Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers Industry.