Freedom Mine (KY)

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Freedom Mine is an underground mine in Henderson County, KY, owned by Patriot Coal.

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Mine Data

• MSHA ID: 1517587
• Operator: Ohio County Coal Company LLC
• Controller: Patriot Coal
• Union:
• County: Henderson
• State: KY
• Latitude: 37.73
• Longitude: -87.42
• 2007 Production (short tons): 1,357,111
• Coal Type: Bituminous
• Mining Method: Underground
• Mine Status: Active
• Average No. of Employees: 152

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