King Coal Mine

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King Coal Mine is an underground mine in La Plata, CO, controlled by GCC of America.

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Mine Data

• MSHA ID: 500266
• Operator: GCC Energy LLC
• Controller: GCC of America
• Union:
• County: La Plata
• State: CO
• Latitude: 37.25
• Longitude: -108.1
• 2007 Production (short tons): 462,664
• Coal Type: Bituminous
• Mining Method: Underground
• Mine Status: Active
• Average No. of Employees: 60

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