2022 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
113,761
2022 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
113,761
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2021:
0
CO2 metric tons 2022:
254,579
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:
4407313
Mine state:
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around):
Y
Current mine name:
SHM System-81
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
10/19/2022
Current controller:
Daniel W Bunn
Current operator:
Mega Highwall Mining LLC
County:
Letcher
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
37.081944
Longitude:
-81.976667
Directions to mine:
From the Harlan Field Office turn left onto US 421 N/US 119 N travel 36.7 miles to State Hwy 806. Turn right onto State Hwy 806. Travel State Hwy 806 for approximately 4.0 miles and stay left to the mine.
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