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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 SurfacePike, KYNear PikevilleMSHA 1511484 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/31/1994 | Peter Fork Mining CompanyReported operatorRobert C BillipsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #15 StripClay, KYNear ManchesterMSHA 1516099 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/29/1996 | Ikerd-Bandy Company IncReported operatorJames J KocianReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #16Clay, KYNear ManchesterMSHA 1512420 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/13/1983 | Lena Coal CompanyReported operatorMassey Lena & J BReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #16Knox, KYNear Bryants StoreMSHA 1517453 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/30/2002 | K & M Coal Company IncReported operatorMeeks Alvin E & Edgar Allen KingReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #16 AugerBreathitt, KYNear TiptopMSHA 1516881 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/19/1990 | R V Mining Company IncReported operatorBill J CollettReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #16 AugerHarlan, KYNear KeoKeeMSHA 1518640 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/13/2006 | Marion Energy LLCReported operatorJames A SigmonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 16 Salem MCPerry, KYNear SlempMSHA 1519058 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/04/2008 | Jean Coal Company LLCReported operatorTerry G LovingReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 16 Salem MCLetcher, KYNear OvenforkMSHA 1519540 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/22/2012 | Jean Coal Company LLCReported operatorTerry G LovingReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #17Floyd, KYNear WaylandMSHA 1516615 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/23/2000 | Branham & Baker Underground CorpReported operatorDonn A ChickeringReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| #17Floyd, KYNear HueysvilleMSHA 1518444 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/03/2006 | Knott Floyd Land CompanyReported operatorM Lynn ParrishReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #17 SouthFloyd, KYNear HueysvilleMSHA 1519238 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/20/2014 | James River Coal Service CompanyReported operatorJames River Coal CompanyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 17 SouthBreathitt, KYNear EvanstonMSHA 1517793 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/22/2004 | Horizon Natural Resources Mining IncReported operatorHorizon Natural Resources IncorporatedReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 17-West Preparation PlantMartin, KYNear LovelyMSHA 1518120 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/02/2009 | LCC Kentucky LLCReported operatorLexington Coal Company LLCReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #18Knox, KYNear ArtemusMSHA 1517823 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 07/02/1998 | K & M Coal Company IncReported operatorMeeks Alvin E & Edgar Allen KingReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 1820 Sand & Gravel LLCBoone, KYNear BurlingtonMSHA 1515340 | Sand, CommonSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/2003 | 1820 Sand & Gravel LLCReported operatorBoone Ready Mix; Capitol Development LLP; Hinkle Contracting CorpReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #18 AugerMartin, KYNear EasternMSHA 1516900 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/18/1991 | R V Mining Company IncReported operatorBill J CollettReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 18 MinePike, KYMSHA 1502652 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/05/1971 | Kermit France Coal CompanyReported operatorFrance KermitReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #18 SurfaceFloyd, KYNear HaroldMSHA 1516581 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/29/1989 | Peter Fork Mining CompanyReported operatorRobert C BillipsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #19 MinePike, KYMSHA 1501582 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/22/1971 | Potter Mining Company IncReported operatorPotter Mining Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #19 MineLeslie, KYNear BeverlyMSHA 1516609 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/24/1991 | Andalex Resources IncReported operatorRobert E MurrayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1-AFloyd, KYNear HonakerMSHA 1515327 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/13/1990 | Amanda & Kale Coal Company IncReported operatorAdkins DonaldReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1aFloyd, KYNear CraynorMSHA 1517704 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/03/1998 | J & V Coal Company IncReported operatorDennis JonesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 1aPike, KYNear Turkey CreekMSHA 1510449 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/05/2007 | Big Hill Mining IncReported operatorCurtis FrancisReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| 1-A Strip MinePerry, KYMSHA 1504216 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/03/1980 | Stansbury & Company IncReported operatorKaneb Services IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 AugerMagoffin, KYNear Flat GapMSHA 1514947 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/26/1985 | W C A IncReported operatorDavid A BetscherReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 AugerWhitley, KYNear WilliamsburgMSHA 1515050 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/13/1985 | Southeastern AugerReported operatorBargo TonyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 AugerMartin, KYNear PilgrimMSHA 1515258 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/1985 | Pecco PartnershipReported operatorPecco Nick & John Ball JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 AugerPike, KYNear KimperMSHA 1515779 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/22/1987 | Shelma Mining Company IncReported operatorSteele Carlos PReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 AugerFloyd, KYNear GrethelMSHA 1516142 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/31/1992 | R V Mining Company IncReported operatorBill J CollettReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 AugerMagoffin, KYNear GunlockMSHA 1516456 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/27/1990 | R V Mining Company IncReported operatorBill J CollettReported 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.