Fisher Mining Mine

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Fisher Mining Company is a surface coal mining operation in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, operated by Fisher Mining Company and owned by John A. Blaschak.

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Mine Data

• MSHA ID: 3602703
• Operator: Fisher Mining Company
• Controller: John A Blaschak
• Union:
• County: Lycoming
• State: PA
• Latitude: 41.48
• Longitude: -77.32
• 2007 Production (short tons): 247,787
• Coal Type: Bituminous
• Mining Method: Surface
• Mine Status: Active
• Average No. of Employees: 34

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