2001 Report on Ohio Mineral Industries
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2001 REPORT ON OHIO MINERAL INDUSTRIES WITH DIRECTORIES OF REPORTING COAL AND INDUSTRIAL MINERAL OPERATORS STATE OF OHIO Bob Taft, Governor OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Samuel W. Speck, Director DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Thomas M. Berg, Chief DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 4383 FOUNTAIN SQUARE DRIVE COLUMBUS, OHIO 43224-1362 (614) 265-6576 (614) 447-1918 (FAX) e-mail: [email protected] World Wide Web: http://www.ohiodnr.com/geosurvey/ OHIO GEOLOGY ADVISORY COUNCIL Ms. F. Lynn Kantner, representing At-Large Citizens Mr. David A. Wilder, representing Coal Mr. C. Robert Lennertz, representing Environmental Geology Dr. Mark R. Boardman, representing Higher Education Dr. Robert W. Ritzi, Jr., representing Hydrogeology Mr. Garry L. Getz, representing Industrial Minerals Mr. William M. Rike, representing Oil and Gas SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL STAFF OF THE DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ADMINISTRATION (614) 265-6988 Thomas M. Berg, MS, State Geologist and Division Chief Dennis N. Hull, MS, Assistant State Geologist and Assistant Division Chief Michael C. Hansen, PhD, Geologist, Ohio Geology Editor, and Geohazards Officer Betty R. Lewis, Fiscal Officer James M. Patterson, Account Clerk Sharon L. Stone, AD, Administrative Assistant GEOLOGIC MAPPING GROUP (614) 265-6473 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY GROUP (614) 265-6598 Edward Mac Swinford, MS, Geologist Supervisor Lawrence H. Wickstrom, MS, Geologist Supervisor Richard R. Pavey, MS, Surficial Mapping Administrator Mark T. Baranoski, MS, Geologist C. Scott Brockman, MS, Geologist James McDonald, MS, Geologist Glenn E. Larsen, MS, Geologist Ronald A. Riley, MS, Geologist Gregory A. Schumacher, MS, Geologist Ernie R. Slucher, MS, Geologist Douglas L. Shrake, MS, Geologist Joseph G. Wells, MS, Database Administrator Kim E. Vorbau, BS, Geologist CARTOGRAPHY & EDITING GROUP (614) 265-6593 COAL & INDUSTRIAL MINERALS GROUP (614) 265-6594 Edward V. Kuehnle, BA, Cartographer Supervisor Douglas L. Crowell, MS, Geologist Supervisor Merrianne Hackathorn, MS, Geologist and Editor Ronald G. Rea, MS, Geologist and Sample Repository Manager Donovan M. Powers, BA, GIMS Specialist Mark E. Wolfe, BS, Geologist Lisa Van Doren, BA, Electronic Designer LAKE ERIE GEOLOGY GROUP (419) 626-4296, GEOLOGIC RECORDS CENTER (614) 265-6585 (419) 626-8767 (FAX) Garry E. Yates, NZCS, Supervisor Constance J. Livchak, MS, Geologist Supervisor Madge R. Fitak, BS, Office Assistant Jonathan A. Fuller, MS, Geologist Sharon E. Lundy, Office Assistant Donald E. Guy, Jr., MS, Geologist Dale L. Liebenthal, Operations Officer & Research Vessel Operator An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/H recycled paper STATE OF OHIO Bob Taft, Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Samuel W. Speck, Director DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Thomas M. Berg, Chief 2001 REPORT ON OHIO MINERAL INDUSTRIES WITH DIRECTORIES OF REPORTING COAL AND INDUSTRIAL MINERAL OPERATORS compiled by Mark E. Wolfe Columbus 2002 Database design and data retrieval: Joseph G. Wells Cover photo: Harold Oesch loads shot holes with ex- plosives at the East Fairfield Coal Co. underground Typesetting and layout: Lisa Van Doren limestone mine in Mahoning County. Compressed air is used to blow the explosive (ANFO, an ammo- Cover photo: Michael D. Williams nium nitrate and fuel oil mixture) through a 1-inch- diameter hose into the hole. The booster and blast- ing cap have already been installed at the back of the 16-foot-deep hole prior to the hole being filled with the blasting agent. Each shot face creates 850 tons of aggregate from the Pennsylvanian-age Vanport limestone. iv PREFACE As Mark Wolfe points out in his foreword to this 2001 Report on Ohio mineral industries, producers of coal, aggregates, oil and gas, and other minerals showed encouraging resiliency in 2001. As we watch the vola- tile world scene following the events of September 11, 2001, we wonder if that resiliency will continue. I certainly hope so. As a nation, we need to move aggressively toward energy independence. We need to be able to maintain and improve our transportation infrastructure. We need to be able to provide housing, hospitals, and schools for our citizens. All of that requires healthy and productive mineral industries. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological Survey has been providing the geologic information needed for intelli- gent mineral-resource decisions for more than 165 years. In the past decade, the Survey has moved vigorously toward providing that infor- mation in digital format and in a geographic information system (GIS) environment. In this information-technology age, we are able to pro- vide geologic maps and geologic data faster and more efficiently than ever before. For example, based on our new 3-D surficial-materials mapping program, we can produce customized derivative maps show- ing specific mineral resources in a flash. For instance, we can now query the 3-D database for the Lorain 1:100,000-scale surficial-materials map and produce a map of all sand and gravel bodies greater than 20 feet thick, no matter whether they are at the surface or buried beneath thick till deposits. As economic conditions allow, the Ohio Geological Survey will con- tinue to move ahead in making geologic information, maps, and deriva- tive products available in digital format. The benefits of moving into the digital world are worth the investment. We will be better able to serve the mineral industries and all Ohioans with greater effectiveness and efficiency. We hope that a more stable economy will prevail. Thomas M. Berg State Geologist & Chief v FOREWORD The mineral industries of Ohio displayed remarkable resiliency in 2001, particularly in light of the national recession. Ohio coal produc- tion increased 14.7 percent in 2001 compared to 2000. The total value of Ohio industrial minerals increased 1.3 percent, primarily due to con- tinued strength in aggregate production. Approximately 20 percent more oil and gas wells were drilled in Ohio during 2001 compared to 2000. Economic challenges were overcome by innovation, productivity in- creases, and the positive work ethic that is prevalent in the Ohio min- eral industry. This year’s article, “Salt deposits of Ohio—geology, mining, and uses,” by Thomas E. Tomastik, Senior Geologist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management, high- lights the importance and long history of the salt industry in Ohio. Ohio has been a national leader in salt production since the large under- ground mines at Cleveland and Fairport Harbor were opened more than 40 years ago. The salt produced is used primarily for ice control, which is vital to keeping weather-related disruptions to business in the north- ern U.S. to a minimum. We thank Tim Miller of East Fairfield Coal Co. for his cooperation in obtaining the photographs on the cover and interior of the 2001 Report on Ohio mineral industries. The Report is truly a team effort. It would not be possible without the dedication of the following Ohio Division of Geological Survey employees: Douglas L. Crowell, Supervisor of the Coal and Industrial Minerals Group; Merrianne Hackathorn, Geologic Edi- tor; Edward V. Kuehnle, Supervisor of the Cartography and Editing Group; Lisa Van Doren, Electronic Designer; and Joseph G. Wells, Da- tabase Administrator. Your suggestions for future improvements to the Report on Ohio min- eral industries are always welcome. The Ohio Division of Geological Survey continues to work toward a Web-based geographic information system (GIS) that will allow the public to easily access and manipulate the vast amount of geologic data available. Mark E. Wolfe Geologist 740-548-7348, extension 26 e-mail: [email protected] vi CONTENTS Preface .................................................................................................................................. v Foreword .............................................................................................................................. vi Salt deposits of Ohio—geology, mining, and uses, by Thomas E. Tomastik..................... 1 2001 Ohio mining activities in brief ................................................................................... 9 Coal ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Industrial minerals.............................................................................................................. 22 Limestone and dolomite ................................................................................................ 26 Sand and gravel ............................................................................................................. 29 Sandstone and conglomerate......................................................................................... 32 Clay ................................................................................................................................. 34 Shale ............................................................................................................................... 35 Salt .................................................................................................................................. 36 Gypsum........................................................................................................................... 36 Peat ................................................................................................................................