2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
36,698
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
36,698
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
82,124
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:
1519094
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
No. 5
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
12/05/2022
Current controller:
Gary Dotson
Current operator:
Cavalier Mineral, Inc.
County:
Pike
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.304167
Longitude:
-82.310278
Directions to mine:
From Elkhorn City take Rt. 80 toward Virginia for approximately 5 miles and turn left on Little Grassy road for 1/4 mile.
Nearest town:
Elkhorn City
Mine has underground component (yes/no):
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no):
n
Mine has refuse component (yes/no):
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no):
y
Methane liberation (cubic feet each 24 hours):
0
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:
Grassy #1
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.
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