2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
15,434
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
15,434
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
12,402
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
12,402
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022
33,488
CO2 metric tons 2023
26,909
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
1800816
Mine state
Maryland
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Midland
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
04/04/2022
Current controller
Faith Ritchie; Jody L Ritchie
Current operator
Beechwood Coal, LLC
County
Allegany
Company type
Other
Latitude
39.584722
Longitude
-78.969722
Directions to mine
Take exit 34 Midlothian RD Frostburg from I68. Take route 36 south 3.5 miles. Take the next left beside 10 Cows ice cream parlor just north of the town of Midland. It appears to be a driveway but it’s the beginning of the haul road which is on the left with an orange ribbon. Point's of contacts are Jody Ritchie 301 268 4343 or Jessie nightingale 301 268 4171.
Nearest town
Midland
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 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
Midland
Coal location state
Maryland
County
Allegany
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Beechwood Coal, Llc
Operator address
19709 Winners View Terrace, Frostburg, MD 21531
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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