White Flame Energy switches to backhoes

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005 · Coal Age

OSTI ID:20647522

Fiscor, S

The mountaintop coal operator, White Flame Energy has switched to different truck-shovel arrangement. Along with many surface mining operations throughout central Appalachia, the company is using hoe-configured hydraulic excavators as opposed to the traditional front-shovel arrangements. Located in Varney, WV, White Flame Energy uses two Terex O & K mining shovels, an RH170 and an RH 200, which have the capacity to move 2 million cu yards per month from five seams, primarily the Coalburg, Stockton, and No 5 Block and associated rider seams. The article records conversations on the operations with Mike Vines, the general manager, and Don Nicewonder, the owner of White Flame Energy. 2 photos.

• OSTI ID: 20647522
• Journal Information: Coal Age, Vol. 110, Issue 6; ISSN 0009-9910
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT
COAL
TRUCKS
MOUNTAINS
SURFACE MINING
OVERBURDEN
REMOVAL
LOADERS
USA
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS
HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT
WEST VIRGINIA