Major Permanent Layoffs Coming To The Enlow Fork Mine

WASHINGTON, Pa – Consol Energy has announced the permanent layoffs of roughly 40% of the workforce from the idled Enlow Fork Mine. According to reports, the facility has been idled since April because the demand for coal is down due to the pandemic. Consol Energy originally furloughed those employees, but decided to permanently let them go by August 31^st. In a company statement, Consol said it is tough to see when the mine will return to full capacity, and that the plan is to run the facility based on market conditions. Roughly 600 people work at the Enlow Fork Mine facility during full operation.