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ACI » Topics » Our labor costs could increase if the shortage of skilled coal mining workers continues.This excerpt taken from the ACI 10-K filed Mar 1, 2010. Our
labor costs could increase if the shortage of skilled coal
mining workers continues.
Efficient coal mining using modern techniques and equipment
requires skilled workers in multiple disciplines such as
electricians, equipment operators, engineers and welders, among
others. Because of the shortage of trained coal miners in recent
years, we have occasionally operated certain facilities without
full staff and have at times hired novice miners, who are
required to be accompanied by experienced workers as a safety
precaution. These measures have negatively affected our
productivity and our operating costs. If we were to experience a
shortage of skilled labor, our production may be negatively
affected or our operating costs could increase.
These excerpts taken from the ACI 10-K filed Feb 27, 2009. Our
labor costs could increase if the shortage of skilled coal
mining workers continues.
Efficient coal mining using modern techniques and equipment
requires skilled workers in multiple disciplines such as
electricians, equipment operators, engineers and welders, among
others. In addition, employee turnover rates in the coal
industry have increased during this period as coal producers
compete for skilled personnel. Because of the shortage of
trained coal miners in recent years, we have operated certain
facilities without full staff and have hired novice miners, who
are required to be accompanied by experienced workers as a
safety precaution. These measures have negatively affected our
productivity and our operating costs. If the shortage of
experienced labor continues or worsens, our production may be
negatively affected or our operating costs could increase.
Our labor costs could increase if the shortage of skilled coal mining workers continues. Efficient coal mining using modern techniques and equipment requires skilled workers in multiple disciplines such as electricians, equipment operators, engineers and welders, among others. In addition, employee turnover rates in the coal industry have increased during this period as coal producers compete for skilled personnel. Because of the shortage of trained coal miners in recent years, we have operated certain facilities without full staff and have hired novice miners, who are required to be accompanied by experienced workers as a safety precaution. These measures have negatively affected our productivity and our operating costs. If the shortage of experienced labor continues or worsens, our production may be negatively affected or our operating costs could increase. This excerpt taken from the ACI 10-K filed Mar 1, 2007. Our labor costs could
increase if the shortage of skilled coal mining workers
continues. |
Efficient coal mining using modern techniques and equipment
requires skilled workers with experience and proficiency in
multiple mining tasks. The resurgence in coal mining activity in
recent years has caused a significant tightening of the labor
supply. In addition, employee turnover rates in the coal
industry have increased during this period as coal producers
compete for skilled personnel. Because of the shortage of
trained coal miners in recent years, we have operated certain
facilities without full staff and have hired novice miners, who
are required to be accompanied by experienced workers as a
safety precaution. These measures have negatively affected our
productivity and our operating costs. If the shortage of
experienced labor continues or worsens, our production may be
negatively affected or our operating costs could increase.
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