Hamilton #2 Island Creek Coal Company
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kodiak_62
N 37° 41.714 W 088° 00.353
16S E 411321 N 4172477
In-Active coal mine in Western Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WMAD0G
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2010
Views: 10
Hamilton #2 coal mine was operated by Island Creek Coal Company from 1976 to the late 1980's. The 20’ Diameter Air Shaft descending 350’ deep, was completed in 1976. Employing more than 280 Union miners that mined several thousand tons of bituminous coal daily. The prep plant is capable of cleaning 750 tons of coal per hour. After coal prices dropped in the late 1980's, Island Creek Coal closed operations at the site and sold it's interest to Consol Coal in Sesser, IL. Current permits are renewed until 2015.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine
Mineral Collecting: No
Material Mined: Coal, Lignite
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
Open air shaft still exists on property. Do not go passed the entrance gates. Old prep plant still stands tall in the distance on the property. The conveyor belt system is still intact for future coal operations.
Any Other information:
Conveyor belt system, bath house, prep plant and other structures still stand on this property.
Any associated website: Not listed
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