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JWR NO. 4 MINE
14730 Lock 17 Road
Brookwood, Alabama 35444
Phone: (205) 554-6450 (Tuscaloosa)
481-6450 (Birmingham)
FAX: 554-6444 (Tuscaloosa)
481-6444 (Birmingham)

 

Mine Manager - Keith Shalvey
kshalvey@jwrinc.com



The Blue Creek No. 4 Mine produces medium volatile
metallurgical coal for export to markets worldwide.

Year Opened: .................................1976
Mining Method: ...............................1 Longwall & 4 Continuous Miner Sections
Longwall Panel Length......................12,000 feet
Longwall Panel Width ......................850 feet
Annual Tonnage: ..............................2.9 Million Net Tons
Average Seam Height:....................60 inches (1.52 meters)
Coal Specs: .....................................Metallurgical - mid volatile
Shaft Depth: .....................................2,000 feet (609.6 meters)
Number of Employees: .....................464 (85 Salary - 379 UMWA)


UMWA Local 2245
Brookwood, Alabama 35444
(205) 556-0309

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