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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darby MineHarlan, KYNear Holmes MillMSHA 1502263 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/08/2024 | Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLCReported operatorJavelin Global Commodities (UK) LtdReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| # 1Floyd, KYNear DriftMSHA 1518532 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/24/2002 | Henson Branch Coal Inc.Reported operatorDenzil R HallReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| # 1Whitley, KYNear JellicoMSHA 1518537 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/13/2002 | D & M Land Works, LLCReported operatorMichael Hall; Damian Hall et alReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| # 1Pike, KYNear PikevilleMSHA 1518655 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/23/2004 | F.D. Justice, II LLCReported operatorFranklin D Justice IIReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView 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 → |
| # 2Martin, KYNear PrestonsburgMSHA 1517962 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/18/2010 | Starlight Coal IncReported operatorDennis R YontsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| # 2Letcher, KYNear RoxanaMSHA 1519060 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/13/2015 | W & F Contract Augering Inc.Reported operatorChristina J WhittakerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| # 2 Seam ElkhornPike, KYNear DortonMSHA 1519381 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2009 | Mountain Top HydroseedingReported operatorKeith Arnett; Lesley ArnettReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| # 2 SurfaceLee, KYNear BeattyvilleMSHA 1518465 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/25/2005 | D & D Processing, LLCReported operatorJames Davidson JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| # 4Pike, KYNear RockhouseMSHA 1519208 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/06/2016 | Inspiration Resources Inc.Reported operatorJessica R LesterReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| # 5Pike, KYNear PhyllisMSHA 1515215 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/16/2023 | Bee B & B, LLCReported operatorJosh YoungReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| # 5 SurfaceMartin, KYNear AddMSHA 1515179 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/01/1985 | B & C Mining IncReported operatorHitchcock CecilReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Perry, KYNear DaisyMSHA 1501367 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/02/1992 | Pine Coal CorpReported operatorCollier JackReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Floyd, KYNear McdowellMSHA 1502240 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/13/2006 | Solar Coal Co. LLCReported operatorScarlett BiliterReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #1Floyd, KYNear HonakerMSHA 1504079 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/26/2001 | Gun Hill Coal IncReported operatorJill SloneReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #1Floyd, KYNear McdowellMSHA 1504085 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/04/1991 | J B G Coal CorpReported operatorHamilton J ByronReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Floyd, KYNear McdowellMSHA 1504639 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/03/1996 | J C & P Coal CorpReported operatorMonroe JonesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Floyd, KYNear TeaberryMSHA 1506243 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/10/1992 | E & M Coals IncReported operatorEvans DavisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Pike, KYNear PhyllisMSHA 1506730 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/08/1980 | Cheyenne Coal CompanyReported operatorHenry Chaney JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Harlan, KYNear WallinsMSHA 1507257 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 06/25/2001 | Saylor Brothers Enterprises IncReported operatorNicholas SaylorReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| #1Harlan, KYNear LejuniorMSHA 1507367 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/02/1998 | Black Gate Energy IncReported operatorSteve MooreReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Perry, KYNear AvawamMSHA 1509929 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/02/1992 | Atlas Mining Company IncReported operatorCharles E YatesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Perry, KYNear Box 77 SlempMSHA 1510320 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/02/1992 | K-C Coal CompanyReported operatorHalcomb LelandReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Knott, KYNear Pippa PassesMSHA 1510534 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 07/02/1981 | Five States Coal Sales IncReported operatorNeal PeteReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Letcher, KYNear WhitesburgMSHA 1510573 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/30/1987 | Fairbanks Coal Company IncReported operatorWesley D. BurkeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Knox, KYNear BarbourvilleMSHA 1511893 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/12/1982 | R A C Mining CorpReported operatorChristian Richard AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Floyd, KYNear EndicottMSHA 1512443 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/13/1987 | Elm Log Development CompanyReported operatorSmith BobbyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Bell, KYNear MiddlesboroMSHA 1512479 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/20/1988 | Foxco EnergyReported operatorParsons PaulReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Letcher, KYNear MaykingMSHA 1512713 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/07/1993 | Four Adams Coal Company IncReported operatorAdams Bobby W & PaulReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1Floyd, KYNear Merrett BranchMSHA 1512963 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/18/2010 | Little TyReported operatorNoah White JrReported 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.