Francisco Surface Mine

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Francisco Surface Mine is part of the Francisco Complex in Gibson, IN, and owned by Peabody Energy.

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Mine Data

• MSHA ID: 1202147
• Operator: Black Beauty Coal Company
• Controller: Peabody Energy
• Union:
• County: Gibson
• State: IN
• Latitude: 38.34
• Longitude: -87.42
• 2007 Production (short tons): 2,122,981
• Coal Type: Bituminous
• Mining Method: Surface
• Mine Status: Active
• Average No. of Employees: 184

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