2023 underground coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,464
2023 total coal production (short tons, from EIA)
2,464
2024 underground coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
48,918
2024 total coal production (short tons, from MSHA)
48,918
Coal type
bituminous (from combined MSHA and EIA info)
CO2 metric tons 2023
5,346
CO2 metric tons 2024
106,141
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
1519269
Mine state
Kentucky
Portable operation (mine can move around)
N
Current mine name
Mine #2
Current mine type
Underground
Current mine status
Active
Status date
04/21/2025
Current controller
Jerry Tackett
Current operator
Tackett Mining, Inc.
County
Pike
Company type
Corporation
Latitude
37.609722
Longitude
-82.228333
Directions to mine
From Pikeville field office take US 23 South to US 119 North, turn right onto State Hwy 319 south, mine is approximately 3 miles on the left.
Nearest town
Goody
Mine has underground component (yes/no)
y
Mine has surface component (yes/no)
n
Mine has refuse component (yes/no)
n
Mine has preparation plant (yes/no)
y
Methane liberation (cubic feet each 24 hours)
0
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
Mine #2
Coal location state
Kentucky (East)
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.
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