2021 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
330,270
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
330,270
2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
242,646
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
242,646
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
739,091
CO2 metric tons 2022:
543,003
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:
1800713
Mine state:
Maryland
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
Job #3
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
07/03/1986
Current controller:
George R Beener
Current operator:
Tri-Star Mining Inc
County:
Allegany
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
39.545
Longitude:
-79.045278
Directions to mine:
take I68 to exit 34, turn right on to 36 south, to Barton, turn right on Legislative road, turn left onto Bartlett street, stay on road until you see Sign stating Tri star mining, on left about 1 mile. Pit names are JOB #419 (Cadonia) and 436(Hampshire)-Start time is 5AM.
Nearest town:
Barton
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):
y
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:
Job #3
Coal location state:
Maryland
County:
Allegany
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine and Preparation Plant
Operator name:
Tri-Star Mining Inc
Operator address:
2278 Michael Rd. / P.O. Box 33, Barton, MD 21521
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Northern
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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