HISTORICAL SITES / RESEARCH DIRECTORY
Find the public record behind a former mining site. Explore reported locations, mined materials and operating history as a starting point for acquisition, reuse or reclamation research.
History means records exist in the imported sources, including older periods. Missing history is not evidence of a clean safety record. Operator and controller names are the last relationships reported in the Mines snapshot; they are not verified current property owners.
| Mine / reported location | Material / type | Reported status | Reported relationships | Available history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Strip MineFayette, ALMSHA 0100166 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1974 | Poe Coal CompanyReported operatorReid NormanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessemer Clay MinesJefferson, ALMSHA 0100124 | Fire ClayFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/14/1990 | Donald Hardin Construction Company IncReported operatorHardin Donald AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessemer Plant & QuarryJefferson, ALMSHA 0100042 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/17/1985 | Dravo Basic Materials Company IncReported operatorDravo CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie MineJefferson, ALNear GraysvilleMSHA 0100328 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/05/2012 | Jim Walter Resources IncReported operatorWalter Energy IncorporatedReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bessie MineJefferson, ALNear OakmanMSHA 0103282 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2004 | Red Rock USA, LLCReported operatorLonnie R ShepardReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Best #1Walker, ALNear ParrishMSHA 0102460 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/25/1985 | Best Coal Company IncReported operatorBailey W EarneyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Beuoy Mining Co Mine No 1Jackson, ALMSHA 0102312 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1981 | Beuoy Mining CompanyReported operatorBeuoy DavidReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bibby MineJefferson, ALNear GraysvilleMSHA 0102776 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/28/1995 | Drummond Company, Inc.Reported operatorDrummond Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bickerstaff No 1 StripMarion, ALMSHA 0101920 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/06/1981 | Southeastern Mining Company IncReported operatorLayne FredReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Big BearWinston, ALNear Double SpringsMSHA 0102800 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/26/1992 | White Oak Mining Company IncReported operatorFortner James EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Big CreekConecuh, ALNear ReptonMSHA 0103594 | Sand, Industrial NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/10/2025 | Big Creek Gravel, LLCReported operatorRodney Hudson; Mykell HudsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Big Hurricane PitTuscaloosa, ALNear BrookwoodMSHA 0102453 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/17/1982 | Tuscaloosa Coal Augering CompanyReported operatorSanders Jimmy LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Big Ridge MineWalker, ALNear ParrishMSHA 0102221 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/23/1982 | Kinlock Coals IncReported operatorRaines Charles HReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BIG SANDY PITTuscaloosa, ALNear TuscaloosaMSHA 0103148 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/25/2003 | Akron Sand & GravelReported operatorNathan LoweryReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Big Sandy PitHale, ALNear StewartMSHA 0103253 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/30/2004 | Akron Sand and GravelReported operatorNathan LoweryReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Big Star No 1 StripCherokee, ALMSHA 0101555 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/30/1977 | Big Star Coal Company IncReported operatorTaylor Walter Scott JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Billingsby Pit Strip MineJefferson, ALMSHA 0100753 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/10/1974 | Star Mining CompanyReported operatorTombrello Sam JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bird Field PitAutauga, ALNear BillingsleyMSHA 0103605 | Sand, CommonSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/14/2024 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Birmingham PlantJefferson, ALMSHA 0100005 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/15/1989 | Allied Lime CompanyReported operatorLhoist GroupReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Birmingham QuarryJefferson, ALMSHA 0102144 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/08/1980 | Alpha Portland Cement CompanyReported operatorAlpha Portland Industries IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Birmingham QuarryJefferson, ALMSHA 0102145 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/20/1991 | Vulcan Materials CompanyReported operatorVulcan Materials CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Birmingport FacilityJefferson, ALNear MulgaMSHA 0102700 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 01/11/1989 | Warrior & Gulf Navagation CompanyReported operatorUsx CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Birmingport PlantJefferson, ALNear BirmingportMSHA 0103146 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/05/2002 | Birmingham Syn Fuel LlcReported operatorMidAmerican Energy Holdings CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bishop PitFranklin, ALMSHA 0101441 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/25/1978 | Tennessee Valley Mining CompanyReported operatorTennessee Valley Mining CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bkw-Empire Town Creek SouthWalker, ALNear EmpireMSHA 0102766 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/25/1991 | Bkw Enterprises IncReported operatorBland John & B J KitchensReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bkw-River King MineJefferson, ALNear AllianceMSHA 0102759 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/17/1991 | Bkw Enterprises IncReported operatorBland John & B J KitchensReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Blackburn MineFranklin, ALMSHA 0100507 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/31/1982 | Shook & Fletcher Supply CompanyReported operatorShook A M IiiReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Black CreekSt Clair, ALNear OdenvilleMSHA 0102714 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1987 | Peoples SalvageReported operatorPeoples RandyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Black Creek #1 HopewellJefferson, ALNear County LineMSHA 0102484 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/19/1982 | Le Hi Mineral CompanyReported operatorMulvehill VanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Black Creek #2Etowah, ALMSHA 0102178 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/23/1980 | Cherokee Mining Company IncReported operatorWhite W RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
Use the mine name and reported location to investigate county parcel and title records, mineral rights, access and planning constraints. MSHA mailing addresses are addresses of record and may not locate the mine. Confirm the parcel and current ownership separately.
EPA mine-site redevelopment primer ↗Check official reclamation inventories and state or tribal programmes for documented hazards, project status and programme criteria. A matching name or an MSHA abandoned status alone does not confirm a programme match.
OSMRE abandoned mine land programme ↗Source: MSHA public datasets. Production history checks quarterly and annual mine production/employment records. Safety history checks violations, inspections and accident reports; other source coverage is available on each mine profile.