Enterprise Mine 8

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Enterprise Mine #8 is an underground operation in Knott County, KY, operated by Enterprise Mining Company.

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Mine Data

• MSHA ID: 1518507
• Operator: Enterprise Mining Company LLC
• Controller: Alpha Natural Resources LLC
• Union:
• County: Knott
• State: KY
• Latitude: 37.2
• Longitude: -82.97
• 2007 Production (short tons): 732,026
• Coal Type: Bituminous
• Mining Method: Underground
• Mine Status: Active
• Average No. of Employees: 112

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