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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilltown Preparation FacilityIndiana, PANear DilltownMSHA 3600927 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 02/25/2002 | Custom Coals-DilltownReported operatorCustom Coals Penna; Custom Coals HoldingsReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| DilworthGreene, PANear Rices LandingMSHA 3604281 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/13/2004 | Consolidation Coal CompanyReported operatorRobert E MurrayReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dimeling #1Clearfield, PAMSHA 3606722 | Common Clays NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/10/1986 | North American Refractories CompanyReported operatorDidier-Werke AgReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dimmick #1Clearfield, PANear GrampianMSHA 3608795 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/05/2011 | Gregg Barrett Coal Reported operatorGregg BarrettReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Distant Deep MineArmstrong, PANear New BethlehemMSHA 3607846 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/15/1989 | Doverspike Brothers Coal CompanyReported operatorStanford EnergyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Ditty StripClarion, PANear FrogtownMSHA 3605512 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/10/1984 | Fagley Contracting CompanyReported operatorFagley Robert LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diversified Energy Ventures Inc PreGreene, PANear Poland MinesMSHA 3608300 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/28/2005 | Diversified Energy Ventures IncReported operatorKenneth R EllerReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dixon Run #3Indiana, PANear Penn RunMSHA 3601359 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/31/1985 | Stanford Mining CompanyReported operatorStanford EnergyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixon Run No 1 MineIndiana, PAMSHA 3601336 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/06/1971 | Dixon Run Coal CompanyReported operatorMears EdwardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixon Run No 4Indiana, PAMSHA 3602632 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/1972 | Dixon Run Coal CompanyReported operatorMears EdwardReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixon Run No 5 MineIndiana, PAMSHA 3604674 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/1975 | Mears Coal CompanyReported operatorZapata CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixon Run No 6Indiana, PANear ClymerMSHA 3605676 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1984 | Mears Enterprises IncReported operatorKerry L MearsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixon Strip MineClearfield, PAMSHA 3605883 | Fire ClaySurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/12/1985 | Harbison-Walker Refractories U SReported operatorDresser Industries IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D & J QuarrySusquehanna, PANear ThompsonMSHA 3609720 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/08/2016 | John Sholtiss Reported operatorJohn H SholtissReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| D & J SlopeNorthumberland, PAMSHA 3602100 | Coal (Anthracite)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/21/1974 | D & J Coal CompanyReported operatorFedako DanielReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D J T SlopeSchuylkill, PANear Joliett-TremontMSHA 3608454 | Coal (Anthracite)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/02/2000 | D J T Coal CompanyReported operatorShadle Darryl AReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dlc #1Westmoreland, PANear ScottdaleMSHA 3607444 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/07/1983 | Doug Leasure Coal CompanyReported operatorLeasure Donald V Jr & DouglasReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D M K IncWestmoreland, PANear Mt PleasantMSHA 3606383 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/05/1984 | D M K IncReported operatorViglione MaryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D & M StripClarion, PANear RimersburgMSHA 3607555 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/1986 | D & M ConstructionReported operatorHolben DarrellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dodds PitBeaver, PAMSHA 3607145 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/20/1991 | G B Sand Company IncReported operatorGraziani FredReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dodds StripsBeaver, PAMSHA 3603534 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/09/1973 | Dodds Coal Company IncReported operatorDodds Coal Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dodge Shaft Stripping #2Lackawanna, PANear TaylorMSHA 3607612 | Coal (Anthracite)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/03/1987 | Kendzor & BlackReported operatorKendzor Paul & Ronald BlackReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DODSON #1Bedford, PANear FINLEYVILLEMSHA 3609300 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/2016 | BLACK DOG INCReported operatorRickey E HauseReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Doe Valley TippleSomerset, PAMSHA 3606329 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/18/1980 | Doe Valley Coal CompanyReported operatorBerwind CorporationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dogtown Coal Refuse SiteLuzerne, PANear ShickshinnyMSHA 3609687 | Coal (Anthracite)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/2021 | Susquehanna Haul & Drilling LLCReported operatorMary G LeverReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dogwood StripWestmoreland, PAMSHA 3607071 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/1981 | Ralph Smith & Son IncReported operatorRalph T SmithReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dolores #2 StripWashington, PAMSHA 3606110 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/01/1980 | H J Friend Construction CompanyReported operatorFriend Harry SrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dolph Colliery Mine FireLackawanna, PANear OlyphantMSHA 3609544 | Coal (Anthracite)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/07/2008 | Popple ConstructionReported operatorMark Popple; David PoppleReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Domminick BreakerNorthumberland, PANear PaxinosMSHA 3606397 | Coal (Anthracite)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 10/20/1985 | Dimminick Coal SalesReported operatorKnapich OliverReported controller | Safety recordsView source coverage → |
| Donaldson Bank Oper. #2Schuylkill, PANear DonaldsonMSHA 3608610 | Coal (Anthracite)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/12/2006 | Devil's Hole IncReported operatorGene B GangloffReported 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.