2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
242,646
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
242,646
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
243,352
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
243,352
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
526,486
CO2 metric tons 2023
528,018
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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