2022 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA):
10,860
2022 total coal production (short tons, from EIA):
10,860
2023 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
1,315
2023 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA):
1,315
Coal type:
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2022:
23,564
CO2 metric tons 2023:
2,853
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:
3607670
Mine state:
Pennsylvania
Portable operation (mine can move around):
N
Current mine name:
King #1
Current mine type:
Surface
Current mine status:
Active
Status date:
04/11/1985
Current controller:
John A Decker; Tim Decker
Current operator:
King Coal Sales Inc
County:
Clearfield
Company type:
Other
Latitude:
40.975
Longitude:
-78.175
Directions to mine:
From MSHA Office: Right on PA 978W for 3.3 miles. Take PA153S for 12.5 miles. Continue on SR2011 for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto PA 53N Green Acre Road for approximately 1.5 miles. Destination is on left.
Nearest town:
Morrisdale
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:
King #1
Coal location state:
Pennsylvania (Bituminous)
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:
Clearfield
Mine status:
Active
Company type:
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type:
Mine only
Operator name:
King Coal Sales Inc
Operator address:
P.O. Box 712, Philipsburg, PA 16866
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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