(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 | 1519921 |
| Mine state | Kentucky |
| Portable operation (mine can move around) | N |
| Current mine name | NO. 8 |
| Current mine type | Underground |
| Current mine status | Temporarily Idled |
| Status date | 06/12/2025 |
| Current controller | Danny D Mead; Virginia "Jenny" Mead Hicks |
| Current operator | MRM MINING INC. |
| County | Knott |
| Company type | Corporation |
| Latitude | 37.3725 |
| Longitude | -83.074722 |
| Directions to mine | Turn left onto Johnny Cox All-American Dr (Hazard Bypass/KY-15N) go 2.7 miles, use the right lane to take the ramp onto KY-80 E go 10.8 miles, turn left onto Wells Mountain Destination will be on the right. |
| Nearest town | Hindman |
| 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 |
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