2021 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA):
22,859
2021 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
22,859
2022 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
18,874
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
18,874
Coal type:
anthracite (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
59,258
CO2 metric tons 2022:
48,928
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:
3601818
Mine state:
Pennsylvania
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
R S & W Drift
Current mine type:
Underground
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
12/02/2013
Current controller:
John R Rothermel; Travis Rothermel
Current operator:
R S & W Coal Co Inc
County:
Schuylkill
Company type:
Corporation
Latitude:
40.666944
Longitude:
-76.235833
Directions to mine:
1/4 mile south of Westwood junction, Pottsville
Nearest town:
Pottsville
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):
4853
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:
R S & W Drift
Coal location state:
Pennsylvania (Anthracite)
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:
Schuylkill
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
R S & W Coal Co Inc
Operator address:
1150 Creek Road, Pitman, PA 17964
Coal supply region:
Appalachia Northern
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):
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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