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Major Group 14: Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels (OSHA SIC Manual)

Reference listings for legacy four-digit industries classified under Major Group 14: Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels (Division B: Mining) in the official public-domain OSHA SIC Manual. Select a code below for modern NAICS equivalents.

Legacy Industries under Major Group 14

Code Industry Title Division
1411 Dimension Stone Division B: Mining
1422 Crushed and Broken Limestone Division B: Mining
1423 Crushed and Broken Granite Division B: Mining
1429 Crushed and Broken Stone, NEC Division B: Mining
1442 Construction Sand and Gravel Division B: Mining
1446 Industrial Sand Division B: Mining
1455 Kaolin and Ball Clay Division B: Mining
1459 Clay, Ceramic, and Refractory Minerals, NEC Division B: Mining
1474 Potash, Soda, and Borate Minerals Division B: Mining
1475 Phosphate Rock Division B: Mining

💡 Sector Guidance

OSHA safety rules: Workplace safety inspections and recordkeeping log exemptions are often target-filtered using legacy Major Group 14 (Major Group 14: Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels) classifications. If your facility performs mixed activities, identify the primary group representing the largest labor share to determine log requirements.

Legacy Industries in this Major Group (13)

1411 Dimension Stone
1422 Crushed and Broken Limestone
1423 Crushed and Broken Granite
1429 Crushed and Broken Stone, NEC
1442 Construction Sand and Gravel
1446 Industrial Sand
1455 Kaolin and Ball Clay
1459 Clay, Ceramic, and Refractory Minerals, NEC
1474 Potash, Soda, and Borate Minerals
1475 Phosphate Rock
1479 Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining, NEC
1481 Nonmetallic Minerals Services, Except Fuels
1499 Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OSHA SIC Manual for Major Group 14? ▾

SIC Major Group 14 represents 'Major Group 14: Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels' under the official public-domain OSHA SIC Manual (1987 Standard Industrial Classification). It classifies business activities based on product outputs.

How many legacy industries belong to Major Group 14? ▾

There are 13 individual 4-digit SIC industries listed under Major Group 14 in our directory, matching the final 1987 OSHA SIC manual.

Is SIC still used by OSHA and regulatory agencies? ▾

Yes. OSHA safety recordkeeping regulations (29 CFR Part 1904) reference legacy SIC Major Group 14 codes to determine workplace safety log exemptions. Credit agencies (Dun & Bradstreet) and SEC EDGAR public filings also maintain active SIC records.

What is the modern 2022 NAICS equivalent for Major Group 14? ▾

The legacy classifications under Major Group 14 map to various modern 2022 NAICS industries. You can check individual four-digit code pages for exact concordance links.

What is the difference between Major Group 14 and a NAICS sector? ▾

Major Group 14 is a legacy 2-digit SIC category grouping by product output (what businesses sell), whereas modern NAICS sectors group establishments based on production processes (how businesses work).

Does the SEC EDGAR search support filtering by Major Group 14? ▾

Yes, financial researchers can query the SEC EDGAR database using the Major Group 14 classification to locate all reporting public companies operating in this economic segment.

Are the classifications in Major Group 14 uniform nationwide? ▾

Yes, Major Group 14 is part of the 1987 federal SIC standard and remains uniform nationwide for administrative and historical consistency.

How do I select the primary SIC code under Major Group 14? ▾

When classifying an establishment under Major Group 14 (Major Group 14: Mining and Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels), identify the 4-digit industry representing the largest share of operating labor hours or gross revenue for OSHA and SEC EDGAR filing compliance.

Sources & References

  1. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual
  2. U.S. Census Bureau: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Manual
  3. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): SEC EDGAR Filer Standard Industrial Classification Codes
  4. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Table of Small Business Size Standards
  5. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR): 13 CFR Part 121 - Small Business Size Regulations
  6. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA): System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Unique Entity ID Guide
  7. Defense Logistics Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) CAGE Search and Registration
  8. United Nations Statistics Division: International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC)
  9. Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040) Principal Business Activity (PBA) Codes
  10. Acquisition.gov: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 - Small Business Programs