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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Natl Resources Mine #2Leslie, KYNear CutshinMSHA 1514132 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/20/1986 | American National Resources IncReported operatorUlincy J StevenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| American Olean Tile Company SubsidiHancock, KYMSHA 1504664 | Common ShaleFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982 | American Olean TileReported operatorLafarge S AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| American Olean Tile Track No 2Hancock, KYMSHA 1504663 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/14/1983 | L R Chapman IncReported operatorL R Chapman IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| American Olean Tile Tract No 4Hancock, KYMSHA 1512200 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/1981 | L R Chapman IncReported operatorL R Chapman IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ampak Mine #7Floyd, KYNear DriftMSHA 1515417 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/29/1989 | Ampak Mining IncReported operatorKretzer Peggy AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Amswiss No 1 MineKnox, KYNear Bailey SwitchMSHA 1513129 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/12/1985 | Coal Resources LtdReported operatorReynolds J JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anbros No 1 MineWhitley, KYMSHA 1510836 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Anbros IncReported operatorAnderson J HReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ancon Const Co #3Knott, KYNear Brenhems CreekMSHA 1514223 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/15/1986 | Ancon Construction CompanyReported operatorMartin GrahamReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anco Prep PlantKnott, KYMSHA 1505300 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/04/1980 | Falcon Coal Company IncReported operatorDiamond Shamrock CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anderson No 3 ElkhornKnott, KYNear Pippa PassesMSHA 1513749 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/15/1984 | Anderson Coal Company IncReported operatorAnderson HillardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Andrews BranchBell, KYNear BlackmontMSHA 1517677 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/14/1995 | Goldens Creek Enterprises IncReported operatorTommy G GambrelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Andrews Run MineMuhlenberg, KYNear DrakesboroMSHA 1517459 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/21/1994 | Friendship Energy IncReported operatorCarver David GReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Andy Frost No 1Whitley, KYNear WilliamsburgMSHA 1512822 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/11/1987 | Andy Frost Coal Company IncReported operatorFrost AndrewReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Angela Dawn MinePerry, KYNear Browns ForkMSHA 1511713 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/02/1992 | Wesmon Coal Company IncReported operatorSigmon Harold AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Angel No 1 Surface MineBoyd, KYNear AshlandMSHA 1513259 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/06/1982 | Blue Angel CorpReported operatorStevens DarleneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anglin Creek JobClay, KYNear Island CityMSHA 1518607 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/30/2003 | T & W Coal L.L.CReported operatorMorris Thompson; Randall WagersReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Ano #1Pulaski, KYNear AcornMSHA 1503934 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1996 | Ikerd-Bandy Company IncReported operatorJames J KocianReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anton ShopHopkins, KYNear MadisonvilleMSHA 1505503 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/1993 | Island Creek Coal CompanyReported operatorOccidental Petroleum CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Anton ShopHopkins, KYNear AntonMSHA 1515308 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1985 | Island Creek Coal CompanyReported operatorOccidental Petroleum CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Apache No 14 MinePike, KYNear VirgieMSHA 1504550 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/28/1980 | Apache Mining CompanyReported operatorEl Paso Energy CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Apache No 2 MinePike, KYNear Robinson CreekMSHA 1507629 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/09/1979 | Apache Mining CompanyReported operatorEl Paso Energy CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Apache No 5-A MinePike, KYNear VirgieMSHA 1504036 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/28/1980 | Apache Mining CompanyReported operatorEl Paso Energy CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Apex #7 Byncomb Creek Mine #16Clay, KYNear Sexton CreekMSHA 1513891 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/05/1983 | Apex Mining IncReported operatorSchweitzer Roy BReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Apex Materials, LLCChristian, KYNear CroftonMSHA 1518478 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/31/2015 | Apex Materials, LLCReported operatorRoger D MeuthReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Apex Tipple No. 3Pike, KYNear Elkhorn CityMSHA 1506370 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/23/2005 | Apex Energy, Inc.Reported operatorJ Mark CampbellReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Apollo MineKnott, KYNear MallieMSHA 1518075 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/30/2008 | KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLCReported operatorAmerican Resources CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Apollo MineKnott, KYNear MallieMSHA 1519240 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 07/07/2014 | ICG Knott County LLCReported operatorAmerican Resources CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Apple Branch Mine (D)Pike, KYNear PikevilleMSHA 1512349 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/09/1984 | Chapperal Coal CorpReported operatorCostain Group PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Apple Energy Company IncClay, KYNear OneidaMSHA 1513027 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/21/1982 | Apple Energy Company IncReported operatorDaniel Jack K SrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Area #8Bell, KYNear MiddlesboroMSHA 1518496 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/24/2005 | Robert Clear Coal CorporationReported operatorRobert L ClearReported 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.