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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No 1Perry, KYNear Gays CreekMSHA 1513189 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/02/1992 | Nicoti Coal Energy IncReported operatorBrigman OtisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Harlan, KYNear LejuniorMSHA 1513202 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/26/1985 | Lantern Coal Company IncReported operatorEngle BillReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Pike, KYNear MetaMSHA 1513209 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/29/1986 | Wilgar Land CompanyReported operatorJohns BarryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Morgan, KYNear MoonMSHA 1513221 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/08/1986 | Legacy Coal Company IncReported operatorHall David GReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Pike, KYNear PhelpsMSHA 1513274 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/01/1985 | Beaver Mining IncReported operatorFrazier Robert BReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Pike, KYNear Robinson CreekMSHA 1513275 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/10/1987 | Har-Don Mining Company IncReported operatorNead RobertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Leslie, KYNear YeadissMSHA 1513341 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/11/1985 | Lynn Dale Coal Company IncReported operatorHiggins JamesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Harlan, KYNear CranksMSHA 1513345 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/07/1984 | S & W Coal CompanyReported operatorWerren Fred & Raymond SurgenerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Leslie, KYNear StinnettMSHA 1513357 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/01/1989 | Gulf Southland Corp IncReported operatorFugate GaryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Knox, KYNear ArtemusMSHA 1513376 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/23/1987 | W & D Coal Company IncReported operatorMiller William CarlReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Breathitt, KYNear NedMSHA 1513388 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/10/1984 | Susan Mining IncReported operatorRaines Dwight BReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Pike, KYNear SidneyMSHA 1513414 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/29/1990 | Dukane Energy IncReported operatorJames H BoothReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Harlan, KYNear WallinsMSHA 1513421 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/01/1982 | Blackfire Coal CompanyReported operatorCornett Donald WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Leslie, KYNear Bear BranchMSHA 1513426 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/03/1988 | Hot Rocks Coal Company IncReported operatorSmith ClaudeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Pike, KYNear AflexMSHA 1513433 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/01/1987 | Blackrock Coal CompanyReported operatorSkeens StanleyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Harlan, KYMSHA 1513453 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/1982 | General Fuel Company IncReported operatorCarter JackReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Harlan, KYNear EvartsMSHA 1513456 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/25/1983 | Lewis Mountain Coal CompanyReported operatorLewis HenryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Leslie, KYNear HydenMSHA 1513461 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/23/1991 | Pixie Coal Company IncReported operatorMc Ghee JackReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Knox, KYNear ArtemusMSHA 1513503 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/03/1983 | Wax EnterpriseReported operatorRunyon JamesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Knox, KYNear BarbourvilleMSHA 1513505 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/04/1984 | Mingo Coal Company IncReported operatorDaniel Roger DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Floyd, KYNear EmmaMSHA 1513541 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/30/1990 | Cross Gates Mining Company IncReported operatorHobart AndersonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Whitley, KYNear WoodbineMSHA 1513580 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/09/1982 | P B & S Coal CompanyReported operatorSimpson Ronald K-PatReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Jackson, KYNear MckeeMSHA 1513581 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/19/1986 | Mountain Mist Coal IncReported operatorHouse DonnieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Whitley, KYNear WilliamsburgMSHA 1513608 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/04/1983 | Brier Creek CoalReported operatorWells DennisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Whitley, KYNear WilliamsburgMSHA 1513609 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/06/1983 | C & S Coal CompanyReported operatorLawson John & ClarenceReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Whitley, KYNear SilerMSHA 1513611 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/04/1984 | J & H Coal CompanyReported operatorJones JesseReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Knox, KYNear BarbourvilleMSHA 1513615 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/05/1992 | Jeremy Coal CompanyReported operatorDavidson Larry-Earl JacksonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Knox, KYNear Flat LickMSHA 1513616 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/25/1985 | Cribb Coal CompanyReported operatorSmith JoeyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Knox, KYNear BarbourvilllMSHA 1513617 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/20/1983 | T & R Coal CompanyReported operatorLawson RonnieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1Floyd, KYNear BevinsvilleMSHA 1513623 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/21/1988 | Star-Lite Mining Company IncReported operatorHobert NewmanReported 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.