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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AldridgeMartin, KYNear InezMSHA 1519824 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/25/2024 | Lexington Coal Company, LLCReported operatorLexington Coal Holdings, IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Aldridge Branch MinePike, KYNear InezMSHA 1518609 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/04/2003 | Martin County Coal Corp.Reported operatorAlpha Natural Resources Holdings, IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Alene ScarberryJohnson, KYNear NippaMSHA 1514519 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/02/1985 | J & P Construction CompanyReported operatorScarberry James DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alert DredgeJefferson, KYMSHA 1510299 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/25/1983 | Nugent Sand Company IncReported operatorWilliam J Cannon TrustReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alex Creek No 1 MineKnox, KYNear MillsMSHA 1514129 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/21/1986 | D & M Coal CompanyReported operatorDaniels Lyle-Denny MillerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Allburn TipplePike, KYNear MccarrMSHA 1507944 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 02/17/1994 | Rawl Sales & Processing CompanyReported operatorAlpha Natural Resources Holdings, IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Allco No 1 TippleDaviess, KYMSHA 4604697 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1975 | Allco Coal Company IncReported operatorWolford Rabon AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Allen #2Floyd, KYNear AllenMSHA 1513324 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/26/1986 | Big D Excavating IncReported operatorMeade DaleReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Allen MineButler, KYMSHA 1508805 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/27/1976 | Jim-Bob Mining Company IncReported operatorSkaggs Jim & Bobby HouchinsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Allen Preparation Plant P-3Floyd, KYNear AllenMSHA 1508177 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 01/11/2017 | Liberty Management, LLCReported operatorEssar Minerals Canada LimitedReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Alliance #2Harlan, KYNear PathforkMSHA 1513407 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/25/1986 | Alliance Of Puckett Coal Company IncReported operatorGeorge F BennettReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Allied #4Perry, KYNear KodakMSHA 1513525 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/02/1992 | Allied Coals IncReported operatorBolling Vince JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Allied Mine #1Knott, KYNear AmburgeyMSHA 1505357 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/21/1986 | Allied Coals IncReported operatorBolling Vince JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alma #1Pike, KYNear PhyllisMSHA 1517180 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/04/1996 | Laro-Lee Enterprises IncReported operatorHayes Clyde LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alma #1Pike, KYNear CanadaMSHA 1518248 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/20/2000 | Sidney Coal Company, Inc.Reported operatorAlpha Natural Resources Holdings, IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Alma #3 MinePike, KYNear HardyMSHA 1516388 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/23/1993 | Stone Mining CompanyReported operatorMassey Energy CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alma MinePike, KYNear StopoverMSHA 1516640 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/02/1991 | Corbin Coal Company IncReported operatorPaul D Corbin; Mike M CorbinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alma No 1Pike, KYNear KimperMSHA 1514646 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/24/1987 | Jamboree Coals IncReported operatorJack FanninReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alma TipplePike, KYNear PhelpsMSHA 1508348 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/19/2004 | Central Appalachia Mining, LLCReported operatorRhino Resource Partners LPReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Alpha MineOhio, KYNear CromwellMSHA 1512234 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/01/1983 | R & H Minerals IncReported operatorHunt LoganReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alston 1-W U GMuhlenberg, KYMSHA 1510738 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1977 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alston Central ShopOhio, KYNear CentertownMSHA 1512724 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/21/1989 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alston High WallOhio, KYMSHA 1510720 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1977 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alston No 3 MineOhio, KYNear CentertownMSHA 1505046 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/06/1981 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alston No 4-MineOhio, KYNear CentertownMSHA 1505047 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/12/1982 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorHanson PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Alston Surface/Center PrepOhio, KYNear CentertownMSHA 1509963 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/2009 | Peabody Coal CompanyReported operatorPatriot Coal CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Amanda No 1 MineKnott, KYMSHA 1505496 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | M T S Leasing IncReported operatorTolliver WilmaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Amanda Surface MineKnott, KYMSHA 1511864 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | M T S Leasing IncReported operatorTolliver WilmaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Amber No 1Leslie, KYNear WootenMSHA 1517337 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/02/1996 | Amber Mining Company IncReported operatorParks William LeeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| A M & E Coal Incorporated Mine #7Perry, KYNear CornettsvilleMSHA 1519283 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/08/2010 | A M & E Coal IncorporatedReported operatorMarguarite CarrollReported 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.