Laurel Creek 5 Mine

{{#badges:CoalSwarm}} Laurel Creek No. 5 is a coal mining operation in West Virginia, operated by Laurel Creek Co. and owned by Foundation Coal. The Laurel Creek Complex was idled by Foundation Coal in 2009.

Mine Data

• MSHA ID: 4609132
• Operator: Laurel Creek Co. Inc.
• Controller: Foundation Coal
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• State: WV
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• Longitude: 0
• 2007 Production (short tons): 519,444
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• Average No. of Employees: 47

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