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 1 SurfacePike, KYNear NelseMSHA 1515889 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/22/1988 | Kilowatt Coal Company IncReported operatorRichard E SalyerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceFloyd, KYNear BevinsvilleMSHA 1515906 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1987 | Danny BatesReported operatorBates DannyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear PhyllisMSHA 1515909 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/28/1987 | Canine Coal CorpReported operatorAdkins John AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePulaski, KYNear Mt. VictoryMSHA 1515923 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/20/1987 | Pit Coal Company IncReported operatorMarr ArchieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceBell, KYNear ColmarMSHA 1515928 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/2002 | Evans Coal CorpReported operatorAmericas Energy CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear KimperMSHA 1515946 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1989 | Canada Coal Company IncReported operatorCanada Coal Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceHarlan, KYNear NolansburgMSHA 1515970 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/14/1988 | Diggs IncReported operatorJaco Ingrid AnnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear MyraMSHA 1515976 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/29/1987 | Johnny Earl PotterReported operatorPotter Johnny Earl & Roger WrightReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceJohnson, KYNear NippaMSHA 1516009 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/18/1987 | Billy M WardReported operatorBilly M WardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear PikevilleMSHA 1516032 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/12/1987 | Billy OneyReported operatorOney BillyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceLetcher, KYNear ErmineMSHA 1516035 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/14/1987 | Lillian HolcombReported operatorHolcomb LillianReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceFloyd, KYNear TramMSHA 1516038 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/1987 | Nerco Eastern Coal CompanyReported operatorMidAmerican Energy Holdings CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceJohnson, KYNear LeanderMSHA 1516051 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/02/1998 | R & F Mining Company IncReported operatorBlair Roy & FredReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePerry, KYNear HazardMSHA 1516055 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/04/1987 | James R Hudson Coal CompanyReported operatorHudson James RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceMorgan, KYNear West LibertyMSHA 1516056 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/08/1987 | Barrett FrederickReported operatorFrederick BarrettReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear PikevilleMSHA 1516089 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/22/1988 | Ooten Coal CorpReported operatorBlackburn Phillip & Nancye Yost CaudillReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceKnox, KYNear BarbourvilleMSHA 1516134 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/23/1988 | C M & S Coal Company IncReported operatorSmith CliffordReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear MouthcardMSHA 1516151 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/31/1991 | Sunny Ridge Mining Company IncReported operatorJohn M Potter; Thomas A PotterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear MetaMSHA 1516168 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/05/1988 | J & M Mining IncReported operatorMartin Jack ZReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceFloyd, KYNear HaroldMSHA 1516172 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/29/1988 | Royalton Coal CorpReported operatorCollie HallReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear PikevilleMSHA 1516179 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/30/1987 | C G M Coal CompanyReported operatorMc Coy GaryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear EttyMSHA 1516182 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/25/1991 | Cobra IncReported operatorNewsome Maurice & Mickey JohnsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear MetaMSHA 1516206 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/19/1988 | Branco ContractingReported operatorBranham WoodrowReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceJackson, KYNear JacksonMSHA 1516242 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/08/1988 | George'S Branch Coal Company IncReported operatorStrong David SReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfaceClay, KYNear Bright ShadeMSHA 1516245 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/1988 | S H M Coal CompanyReported operatorSmith Curt-James HarrisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear AshcampMSHA 1516266 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/12/1989 | Environmental Reclamation Services LtdReported operatorPotter Reed JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear Turkey CreekMSHA 1516269 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/08/1988 | Belcher & PartnersReported operatorBelcher & PartnersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear DortonMSHA 1516304 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/1989 | Appalachian Construction IncReported operatorJohnson Johnathan DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePike, KYNear StopoverMSHA 1516319 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/28/1990 | Marine Coal CorpReported operatorB W McDonaldReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| No 1 SurfacePerry, KYNear HazardMSHA 1516332 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/06/1989 | Cable Coal CompanyReported operatorEdward L Clemons EstateReported 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.