Big Branch Mine

Big Branch is a surface coal mine utilizing mountaintop removal practices in Knott County, KY, owned by Alpha Natural Resources.

Mine Data

 * MSHA ID:	1518558
 * Operator:	Enterprise Mining Company LLC
 * Controller:	Alpha Natural Resources LLC
 * Union:
 * County:	Knott
 * State:	KY
 * Latitude:	37.29
 * Longitude:	-83
 * 2007 Production (short tons):	1,225,183
 * Coal Type:	Bituminous
 * Mining Method:	Surface
 * Mine Status:	Active
 * Average No. of Employees:	 127

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