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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENT SITEPike, KYNear PIKEVILLEMSHA 1519899 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/15/2023 | PIKEVILLE RV SALES INC.Reported operatorEdgil Keith ReynoldsReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Devils Den JobJackson, KYNear TYNERMSHA 1518473 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/22/2006 | T & T Coal Inc.Reported operatorSteven T Thompson; Aaron D Thompson; Danny Thompson; Douglas ThompsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dewitt JobKnox, KYNear DewittMSHA 1517967 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/15/2007 | Whymore Coal Company IncReported operatorEdward TincherReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| DFMFloyd, KYNear LangleyMSHA 1518620 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2003 | D F M, Inc.Reported operatorDavid F MayReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| D & H #1Breathitt, KYNear WhickMSHA 1518801 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/13/2005 | D & H Coal Co of Laurel Co IncReported operatorDarrell DavisReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| D & H Coal Company of Laurel County Inc Whitley, KYNear Faber MSHA 1518153 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/16/2010 | D & H Coal Company of Laurel County IncReported operatorDarrell DavisReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Diablo 2AMagoffin, KYNear DucoMSHA 1519256 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 07/11/2014 | Licking River Mining, LLCReported operatorU S Coal CorporationReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Diablo West SurfaceMagoffin, KYNear Carver (Tip Top)MSHA 1519146 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/30/2018 | Ember Energy, LLCReported operatorJohn A Collins; Kenneth WhittReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Diablo West SurfaceMagoffin, KYNear RoyaltonMSHA 1519420 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/18/2011 | Licking River Mining, LLCReported operatorU S Coal CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dial BranchFloyd, KYNear PrestonsburgMSHA 1518767 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/30/2006 | C.S. B. II Inc.Reported operatorCharles BennettReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dial's BranchPike, KYNear PinsonforkMSHA 1518193 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/18/2007 | ICG East Kentucky LLCReported operatorArch Resources IncReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Diamond 6Webster, KYNear ClayMSHA 1517440 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/15/1994 | Rickey S Winn ConstructionReported operatorRickey S WinnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DiamondbackHopkins, KYNear Calvert CityMSHA 1519693 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/10/2013 | Diamondback Mining And Coal Consultants, LLCReported operatorJoseph L MartinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diamondback 3Hopkins, KYNear Madisonville, KyMSHA 1519694 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/01/2014 | Diamondback Mining And Coal Consultants, LLCReported operatorJoseph L MartinReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Diamond D #1Elliott, KYNear IsonvilleMSHA 1516507 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/18/1988 | Diamond D Coal IncReported operatorFairchild DarrelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diamond MineWebster, KYNear DiamondMSHA 1516314 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/04/1992 | Prosperity Mining IncReported operatorMc Coy John PReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diamond MineWebster, KYNear DiamondMSHA 1516948 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/06/1993 | Diamond Mining CompanyReported operatorGary E PeytonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diamond MineWebster, KYNear DiamondMSHA 1517444 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/09/1995 | Diamond Mining CompanyReported operatorGary E PeytonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diamond No 1 MineKnott, KYNear SassafrasMSHA 1516922 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/23/1998 | Adena Fuels IncReported operatorCharles E YatesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diamond No 2Knott, KYNear RedfoxMSHA 1517598 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/20/1997 | Adena Fuels IncReported operatorCharles E YatesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diamond Star SurfaceMartin, KYNear InezMSHA 1513008 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/1986 | Green Construction Of Indiana IncReported operatorThomas E GreenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diamond StripWebster, KYMSHA 1509923 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/06/1978 | Valley Mining Company IncReported operatorValley Energy ResourcesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dickinson SurfaceDaviess, KYMSHA 1511108 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/20/1980 | Denton Coal CompanyReported operatorDenton Leet EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dick's Fork #1Pike, KYNear Feds CreekMSHA 1519112 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/15/2007 | Operator not reportedReported operatorController not reportedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dillon Branch MineFloyd, KYNear IvelMSHA 1517504 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/15/1997 | Costain Coal IncReported operatorCostain Group PLCReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dinco TippleFloyd, KYNear MartinMSHA 1511995 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/18/1984 | Dinco Coal Sales IncReported operatorGeorge NewsomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dingus Mine No 1Whitley, KYNear Maple CreekMSHA 1514063 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/15/1984 | K & E Coal CompanyReported operatorGoff Kenneth & EddieReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Division ShopLetcher, KYNear JenkinsMSHA 1502047 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/18/1987 | Beth Energy Mines IncReported operatorBethlehem Steel CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixie Mine No 1Floyd, KYNear HippoMSHA 1513408 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/07/1985 | Lomet Mining IncReported operatorJohnson BenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixie No 1 MineLetcher, KYMSHA 1502621 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/08/1971 | Dixie Fuel Of Premium IncReported operatorRomine John HReported 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.