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Coal

  • 2011
  • Ended
  • Reality · Documentary
  • ~42m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 8.0/10

Coal was an American reality television series on Spike. The series debuted on March 30, 2011. The series portrayed the real life events on a coal mine in Westchester, West Virginia, and the inherent dangers involved. The series was later premiered in the UK on November 8, 2011, via the Discovery Channel UK. It featured owner Mike Crowder along with several employees involved in the mining operation.

Latest: Season 1 · 2011

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  1. E1. The Master Mines

    Mar 30, 2011 · 42m

    A legendary miner fights to keep Cobalt Coal from going belly up. Major mistakes by the Night Shift almost cost the company their livelihood while one of the deadliest jobs claims another victim.

  2. E2. No Easy Way Out

    Apr 6, 2011 · 42m

    Cobalt Mine struggles to keep a balky power supply running for its operations. A storm shuts down the mine's air supply and threatens to curtail shifts if it endures.

  3. E3. Down 'N Out

    Apr 13, 2011 · 42m

    A devastating storm smashes the Cobalt Mine causing power outages and equipment failure. Hank returns from the hospital to find his job on the line and the possibility of being sent to the house...

  4. E4. Buried in Coal

    Apr 20, 2011 · 42m

    Cobalt owners Mike and Tom are facing financial ruin when they roll the dice with a risky belt move that pays off. With the mine half buried in coal, Mike pleads to the trucking company to rally...

  5. E5. Into the Heart of Darkness

    May 8, 2011 · 42m

    Cobalt is forced to mine in the most dangerous part of the mountain, making conditions even more deadly. Busted equipment creates conflict between owners and miners. A skeleton day crew is forced to face the mountain alone, but an unlikely hero, Vince, steps up.

  6. E6. Out With the Coal, In With the New

    May 15, 2011 · 42m

    The future of the company might be in jeopardy when a piece of equipment is damaged and a redhat steps in.

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