CAM Mine 28

CAM Mine #28 is an underground operation in Pike County, KY, owned by Wexford Capital.

Mine Data

 * MSHA ID:	1518911
 * Operator:	CAM Mining LLC
 * Controller:	Wexford Capital LLC
 * Union:
 * County:	Pike
 * State:	KY
 * Latitude:	37.34
 * Longitude:	-82.54
 * 2007 Production (short tons):	633,852
 * Coal Type:	Bituminous
 * Mining Method:	Underground
 * Mine Status:	Active
 * Average No. of Employees:	 83

Federal safety concerns
In June 2011, federal officials said in a court filing that coal miners working underground were warned in advance of a search for cigarettes and lighters at the CAM 28 mine with a history of methane gas leaks. Officials were concerned a lighter's flame could ignite a deadly explosion. The inspectors had planned to search CAM Mining's No. 28 mine on June 17, 2011, after receiving a tip about miners smoking underground, but said the workers were warned about the inspection by the coal operator, despite attempts to approach underground working areas undetected.

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