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Three main factors contributed to the rise of the coal industry in Harlan County. First, the high-quality coal in the region sold quickly. Second, the cost of shipping the coal was relatively inexpensive. Third, and perhaps most important, the absence of unions allowed the Harlan County mine operators to exploit the miners for maximum benefit. Several large corporations moved into the area because of these factors. Instead of buying coal from an outside company, corporate giants such as Detroit-Edison, U.S. Steel, and Ford opened mines in Harlan County. The companies were then able to produce the needed coal directly, thus reducing costs and meeting supply demands.
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