Jenkin Jones

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Paul,

“Short Loads” is term that has been used less frequently over the last 25 years.  Short loads are also referred to as “Raw Coal”.  It is coal that has not been cleaned adequately of rock or other impurities to be delivered directly to the consuming consumer.  So, if the mine location didn’t have adequate cleaning facilities the loads would be moved to a more extensive “cleaning plant” for processing.  Hope this answers your question.

Cheers,
Chris Dalton 
Bluefield, WV

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