2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
180
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
180
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
403
CO2 metric tons 2022:
0
Data from MSHA
(The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor which enforces compliance with mandatory safety and health standards for mines.)
Mine ID:
1517871
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
OAM#40
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Temporarily Idled
Status date:
01/07/2021
Current controller:
Matthew T Orr
Current operator:
Orr Auger Mining, LLC
County:
Knox
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
36.775556
Longitude:
-83.92
Directions to mine:
Right on 25E North 17 miles to Hwy. 3041 (Corbin By-Pass). Left 4.2 miles to Hwy 26 South. Right 12.6 miles to King Mt. Road on left. The Auger Mine Operation is located @15-19854 surface mine on King Mt. Road.
Nearest town:
Bryants Store
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
n
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
y
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
n
Data from EIA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is an agency that is part of the U.S. Dept. of Energy and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating energy information.
EIA mine name:
Oam#40
Note::
The EIA mine name differs from the mine name at the top of this page, which is taken from MSHA
Coal location state:
Kentucky (East)
Note::
The EIA coal location state is the state where the coal is mined: the MSHA state is the state where the mine mouth is located. In this case they differ.
County:
Knox
Mine status:
Temporarily closed
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
Orr Auger Mining, Llc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 760, London, KY 40743
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Central
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
n
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
y
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
n
Data from GEM
Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is an independent nonprofit organization that develops and shares information in support of the worldwide movement for clean energy. These data are from its Global Coal Mine Tracker database.
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