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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Creek Surface MineBell, KYNear FondeMSHA 1519731 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/07/2015 | Kopper Glo Mining, LLCReported operatorIndustrial Minerals Group LLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Back In BlackMuhlenberg, KYNear GreenvilleMSHA 1518484 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/2003 | Rapid Energy, Inc.Reported operatorMark BowlesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Back in BlackMuhlenberg, KYNear GreenvilleMSHA 1518622 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/30/2010 | Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLCReported operatorWestmoreland Coal CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| BADGER MINE AND MILLTaylor, KYNear CampbellsvilleMSHA 1500074 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/12/2009 | Nally & Haydon Surfacing, LLCReported operatorHaydon Holdings LLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Badger No 1 Surface MinePike, KYNear PikevilleMSHA 1513748 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/27/1983 | Badger Excavating Company IncReported operatorDeskins Jack DReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bailey CreekHarlan, KYNear EvartsMSHA 1519873 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/04/2023 | Nally & Hamilton Enterprises IncReported operatorThomas R HamiltonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bailey Creek No 1Harlan, KYNear EvartsMSHA 1504119 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/25/1985 | Manalapan Mining Company IncReported operatorBenjamin R. BennettReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bailey Hill Number 6Bell, KYNear CalvinMSHA 1515751 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/15/1988 | Bailey Hill Mining CompanyReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bailey MineMagoffin, KYMSHA 1507080 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/03/1979 | Joyce Western Coal CorpReported operatorJoyce Western CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bailey Mining Co No1Floyd, KYNear WeeksburyMSHA 1512288 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/11/1989 | Bailey Mining CompanyReported operatorInspiration Resources CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bailey Mining Co No 12Floyd, KYNear WeeksburyMSHA 1512432 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/26/1989 | Bailey Mining CompanyReported operatorInspiration Resources CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bailey No 18Floyd, KYNear WeeksburyMSHA 1514636 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/11/1989 | Wheelwright Mining IncReported operatorInspiration Resources CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Baileys CreekHarlan, KYNear HarlanMSHA 1514552 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/10/1995 | Nally & Hamilton Enterprises IncReported operatorThomas R HamiltonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Baileys CreekHarlan, KYNear EvartsMSHA 1515445 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/16/1990 | B R C Coal Company IncReported operatorBilly Ray CarrollReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bailey TippleBoyd, KYMSHA 1510398 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/13/1980 | Rail Coal IncReported operatorMc Eachern PeteReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bain Branch #1Knox, KYNear Bryants StoreMSHA 1519442 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/09/2010 | Alden Resources LLCReported operatorFerroglobe PLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Baird No 1 MineMccreary, KYNear StrunkMSHA 1513989 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/14/1984 | Ephraim Coal Company IncReported operatorPhillips Kenneth Delmar & Johnny RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Baizetown MineOhio, KYNear Horse BranchMSHA 1512327 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/1982 | Baizetown Mining IncReported operatorDougherty Roger & Walter BunchReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Baizetown No 3Ohio, KYNear Horse BranchMSHA 1512854 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1982 | Baizetown Mining IncReported operatorDougherty Roger & Walter BunchReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Baker Creek MineClay, KYNear LondonMSHA 1519623 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/08/2014 | Clay Laurel Mining IncReported operatorEdward Paul SizemoreReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Baker MineWebster, KYNear ClayMSHA 1514492 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/04/2005 | Ohio County Coal CompanyReported operatorPeabody Energy CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Baker No 1 SurfaceClay, KYMSHA 1511214 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Chandler & Benge Coal CompanyReported operatorChandler William & Bruce BengeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bakersport MineDaviess, KYNear NortonvilleMSHA 1507304 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/28/1986 | T K Jessup IncReported operatorJessup T KReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bald Rock Mine And PlantWayne, KYMSHA 1509970 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/17/1978 | Bald Rock Sand Company IncReported operatorLena PritchardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bald Rock Sand Clinton, KYNear AlbanyMSHA 1511493 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2005 | Albany Redi-Mix IncReported operatorDavid ReevesReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bales Creek MineClay, KYMSHA 1508502 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/18/1977 | Mary Ruth Coal Company IncReported operatorGregory Joe TomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Balkan TippleBell, KYNear CalvinMSHA 1516604 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/23/1989 | Concord Coal Company IncReported operatorMorton Joel TReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ball Creek Surface Mine # 28Knott, KYNear TalcumMSHA 1517838 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/21/2005 | Appalachian Fuels LLCReported operatorEnergy Coal Resources IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Ball Energy Company IncClay, KYNear OneidaMSHA 1513028 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/21/1982 | Ball Energy Company IncReported operatorDaniel Jack K SrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Balls Hill No 5Hopkins, KYNear NeboMSHA 1513113 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/29/1983 | Dawn Coal CompanyReported operatorMc Gaw John ScottReported 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.