2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
12,566
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
12,566
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
0
CO2 metric tons 2022:
28,121
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:
1519865
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Wilburn
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
08/04/2022
Current controller:
Jim Hall; Matthew Shepherd; Cecil Lewis; Greg Hensley
Current operator:
H,L & S, Inc.
County:
Whitley
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
36.714722
Longitude:
-84.32
Directions to mine:
Right on 25E north to Corbin, I-75 South to Williamsburg. Right on 92 West 10.3 miles to highway 1673. Right 4 miles to Kidd Road. Right .3 miles to Crowley Road, mine entrance on the left.
Nearest town:
Williamsburg
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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