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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan PitJackson, OHMSHA 3303664 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/29/1980 | Burke & Mc Guire Coal CorpReported operatorMc Guire J JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Joseph Sand & GravelAuglaize, OHMSHA 3301758 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/26/1987 | Joseph Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorJoseph Sand & Gravel CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| JOSEPH SAND & GRAVEL INC.Auglaize, OHMSHA 3304452 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/13/2002 | Joseph Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorKenneth D Burden JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Joy MineHocking, OHMSHA 3301075 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/26/1980 | Joy Coal CompanyReported operatorJoy Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J-R AugerJefferson, OHNear BrilliantMSHA 3303937 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/23/1990 | Tri-State Auger Mining IncReported operatorRichard L EckenrodeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J R C StripAthens, OHMSHA 3303505 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Lyle Construction IncReported operatorLyle Don WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Judy MineGallia, OHNear CadmusMSHA 3303811 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/17/1983 | D & J Energy IncReported operatorHolly John PaulReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Junction City Shole Pit And PlantPerry, OHMSHA 3302677 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/1985 | Junction City Clay CompanyReported operatorJunction City Clay CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Junior No 1 StripJefferson, OHNear BergholzMSHA 3304007 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/14/1987 | Jefferson Holding IncReported operatorWilliams Thomas MReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Juniper Gallia No 1Gallia, OHMSHA 3303588 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/1977 | Progressive Energy IncReported operatorStrawser John NReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Juniper Jackson No 1 StripJackson, OHMSHA 3303624 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Progressive Energy IncReported operatorStrawser John NReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Juniper No 1 StripVinton, OHMSHA 3303499 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/05/1978 | Juniper Mining Company IncReported operatorMartin PhillipReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J W P #1Jefferson, OHNear RichmondMSHA 3304417 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/07/2007 | Varkony Mining CompanyReported operatorStephen Varkony; William M VarkonyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| J & W StripBelmont, OHNear JacobsburgMSHA 3303962 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/04/1990 | J & W MiningReported operatorRamsay William E & JeannetteReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kaiser RefractoriesColumbiana, OHMSHA 3303494 | MagnesiteFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/24/1978 | Kaiser RefractoriesReported operatorKaiser Aluminum & Chemical CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kanauga DockGallia, OHNear KanaugaMSHA 3302044 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/31/2018 | Hopedale Mining LLCReported operatorRhino Resource Partners LPReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| K And L StripBelmont, OHMSHA 3302463 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/01/1973 | Industrial Mining CompanyReported operatorKeller Group IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| K And M StripBelmont, OHMSHA 3301884 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/06/1972 | Walwood Coal CompanyReported operatorWalwood Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Karen Lynn MaterialsHamilton, OHMSHA 3301558 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/30/1981 | Karen Lynn MaterialsReported operatorKaren Lynn MaterialsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Karg Sand & Gravel CompanyPortage, OHMSHA 3302556 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/15/1992 | Karg Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorKarg Thomas RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kaul Clay Co Plant & PitJefferson, OHMSHA 3300494 | Fire ClaySurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/03/1979 | Kaul Clay CoReported operatorKaul Clay CoReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| K Coal StripJefferson, OHMSHA 3300808 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/19/1972 | K Coal CompanyReported operatorK Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keene StripCoshocton, OHNear KeeneMSHA 3303365 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/01/1983 | Holmes Limestone CompanyReported operatorHolmes LimestoneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keestrack Frontier ScreenHancock, OHNear VanlueMSHA 3304775 | LimeSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/19/2026 | NLS Asphalt, Inc.Reported operatorNational Lime & Stone Co.Reported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Keifer Sand And GravelClark, OHMSHA 3301535 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/22/1982 | Keifer Sand & GravelReported operatorKeifer Sand & GravelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keiner Loading DockPerry, OHNear New LexingtonMSHA 3303777 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 01/18/1983 | Kiener ContractorsReported operatorKiener W CReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Keller No 3 StripMahoning, OHNear AllianceMSHA 3300987 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/11/1984 | Keller Mines IncReported operatorOreskovich JohnReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Kelleys IslandErie, OHNear Kelleys IslandMSHA 3300088 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/02/2008 | Lafarge North America IncReported operatorHolcim LtdReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| KellstoneOttawa, OHNear Port ClintonMSHA 3304505 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 04/25/2005 | Independence ExcavatingReported operatorVic DiGeronimo JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Kelly MineColumbiana, OHNear East PalestineMSHA 3304503 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/07/2009 | Amerikohl Mining IncReported operatorJohn M StilleyReported 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.