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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 MineWhitley, KYNear WoodbineMSHA 1516226 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/06/2008 | Alex Coal CompanyReported operatorWells DennisReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| #1 MineLeslie, KYNear ManchesterMSHA 1516553 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/22/1989 | Jacks Creek Coal CorpReported operatorChaney JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 MineLetcher, KYNear DeaneMSHA 1516613 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/26/1994 | Jarisa IncReported operatorJason Hogg; Larissa BaileyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 MineHarlan, KYNear DayhoitMSHA 1516864 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/24/2013 | K-Mac IncReported operatorEllison CarlReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 MineKnox, KYNear BarbourvilleMSHA 1516943 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/06/1992 | Dorco Mining IncReported operatorShackleford MichaelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 MineFloyd, KYNear GrethelMSHA 1517090 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/01/1992 | Mill Branch Coal Company IncReported operatorStumbo Glenda & JeffReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 MinePike, KYNear Turkey CreekMSHA 1517352 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/04/1994 | Road Fork Development Company IncReported operatorAlpha Metallurgical Resources IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 MinePerry, KYNear CornettsvilleMSHA 1517963 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/22/2003 | Cornettsville Coal CompanyReported operatorJames A HubbardReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #1 MinePike, KYNear PikevilleMSHA 1519153 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/14/2025 | Dynasty Mining Inc.Reported operatorJerry BevinsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #1-MinePike, KYMSHA 1506732 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1978 | El Producto Mining IncReported operatorEl Producto Mining IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Mountain Top EnterprisesKnott, KYNear KiteMSHA 1513982 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/30/1986 | Mountain Top Enterprises IncReported operatorSteffey Ronnie & Jonathan E MusickReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 PitPike, KYNear Pikeville, KyMSHA 1519648 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/04/2013 | Cheyenne Mining INC.Reported operatorGreg Damron; Henry ChaneyReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| #1 PlantFloyd, KYNear AllenMSHA 1518183 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/2000 | Industrial Processing IncReported operatorBurke John JrReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| #1 Preparation PlantClay, KYNear HimaMSHA 1509536 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 02/05/1986 | New White Coal Company IncReported operatorWhite Ben FReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Prep PlantPerry, KYNear ChaviesMSHA 1505275 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 12/20/2011 | Pine Branch Coal Sales IncReported operatorDavid A DuffReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #1 Prep PlantWolfe, KYNear CamptonMSHA 1510109 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/04/1987 | C O T Coal Company IncReported operatorSlone CarlReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Prep PlantBreathitt, KYNear JacksonMSHA 1511561 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 12/03/1985 | Red Gorge Coal & Coke CorpReported operatorPoole Wade H IiiReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Prep PlantBell, KYNear MiddlesboroMSHA 1517374 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/23/2010 | Givens LeasingReported operatorGeorge W Givens JrReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| #1 Processing FacilityClay, KYNear ManchesterMSHA 1513211 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/03/2005 | J & L Drilling, IncReported operatorJames ParsonsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #1 PuddinClay, KYNear OnediaMSHA 1514159 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/05/1985 | Puddin Coal IncReported operatorLe Master ArnettReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| # 1 RefuseLetcher, KYNear IsomMSHA 1519713 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/21/2016 | King Brothers Coal Inc.Reported operatorLarry E KingReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 1-SMartin, KYNear PilgrimMSHA 1504194 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 07/31/1984 | Martin County Coal CorpReported operatorAlpha Natural Resources Holdings, IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 1-S-HMartin, KYNear PilgrimMSHA 1513475 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/30/1987 | Martin County Coal CorpReported operatorAlpha Natural Resources Holdings, IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 ShopLeslie, KYNear RoarkMSHA 1507724 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/09/1997 | Chas Coal LlcReported operatorBroe Companies IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SiteLetcher, KYNear NeonMSHA 1516170 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/1992 | Neon Recycling IncReported operatorStimac JosephReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SiteLetcher, KYNear MaykingMSHA 1516327 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/23/1991 | M & E Coal & Construction CompanyReported operatorHolbrook Martin--Eddie WamplerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Stoker PlantMartin, KYNear DavellaMSHA 1516334 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1988 | Lightning Construction IncReported operator(Donald) Todd Kiscaden; Scott KiscadenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 StripBell, KYNear Stoney ForkMSHA 1504314 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/30/1990 | Straight Creek Mining CompanyReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 StripBell, KYNear MiddlesboroMSHA 1508375 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/18/1989 | White Oak Coal CorpReported operatorShackelford Dallas & Moore Clyde WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 StripLaurel, KYNear McWhorterMSHA 1510042 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/08/2008 | Jamieson Construction CompanyReported operatorJames Larry JamiesonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView 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.