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Standard Industrial Classification

A system for classifying industries. Established in 1937. Similar to and generally superseded by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Still used by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).
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SIC

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clsssys
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hier_bn
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U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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