Poplar Springs Mine

{{#badges:CoalSwarm}} Poplar Springs is a surface mine in Winston, AL, controlled by National Coal Corporation.

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Mine Data

• MSHA ID: 103321
• Operator: National Coal of Alabama Inc
• Controller: National Coal Corporation
• Union:
• County: Winston
• State: AL
• Latitude: 34.01
• Longitude: -87.4
• 2007 Production (short tons): 314,843
• Coal Type: Bituminous
• Mining Method: Surface
• Mine Status: Active
• Average No. of Employees: 33

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