2023 surface coal production (short tons, from EIA)
7,654
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
7,654
2024 surface coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
12,131
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
12,131
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
16,607
CO2 metric tons 2024
26,321
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
0103182
Mine state
Alabama
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Fishtrap
Current mine type
Surface
Current mine status
Active
Status date
04/07/2021
Current controller
Otis R Robison Jr
Current operator
Highland Energy, Inc.
County
Jefferson
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
33.588333
Longitude
-87.06
Directions to mine
From the eastern city limits of Sumiton, travel east on US 78 approximately 12 miles to the Flat Top Road on the right. Then travel 10 miles to the Short Creek Road on the right. Then travel approximately 1.5 miles to the mine entrance on the left. The mine entrance will be marked and signs will be posted.
Nearest town
Adamsville
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
Fishtrap
Coal location state
Alabama
County
Jefferson
Mine status
Active
Company type
Independent Producer Operator
Operation type
Mine only
Operator name
Mays Mining, Inc.
Operator address
345 20th Street West, Jasper, AL 35501
Coal supply region
Appalachia Southern
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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