2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
1,188
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
1,188
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
0
CO2 metric tons 2022:
2,659
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:
1519930
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Merritt Branch
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
11/11/2022
Current controller:
Leonard Hendrickson
Current operator:
Hendrickson Equipment, Inc.
County:
Floyd
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
37.640833
Longitude:
-82.695556
Directions to mine:
Leave Prestonsburg field office and travel 321 South to Merritt Branch on 1428 approximately 9 miles.
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