It is important that we understand the history of the coal industry and acknowledge its ongoing significance to our county, state, and domestic economies. While the coal industry’s overall impact may not register, a recent study on the industry brings the importance of coal as a foundational resource for our economy to the surface. …
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Two-minute descent: Enlow Fork Mine tour offers rare glimpse into ‘underground city’
At the start of their shift, the coal miners working on Enlow Fork Mine’s H-3 longwall section step into a black steel elevator and descend 800 feet underground, where they walk out through a heavy airlock door and into a part of the earth that few people ever see. It’s a two-minute trip to the …
Harvey Mine hosts mock rescue drill
A fire in an underground coal mine is among the most dangerous hazards miners face. On Friday, CONSOL Energy Inc. held a simulated emergency at Harvey Mine BMX Portal in West Finley to ensure that, if there is an emergency, responders will be prepared. …