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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chieftain #1Harrison, WVNear P O Box 2248 ClarksburgMSHA 4605494 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 11/01/2007 | Chieftain Development Company IncReported operatorShepler ThomasReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Chieftain #2Harrison, WVNear SardisMSHA 4606702 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/18/1986 | Chieftain Development Company IncReported operatorShepler ThomasReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Childers Run Mine-SurfaceUpshur, WVMSHA 4604165 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/03/1974 | K & E Coal Company IncReported operatorQueen K EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Childress Plant #1Logan, WVNear YolynMSHA 4607463 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/09/1993 | Childress Service CorpReported operatorJoe (John J) Childress; Catherine ChildressReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Childress Plant #2Logan, WVNear Sarah AnnMSHA 4607439 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 07/24/1997 | Childress Service CorpReported operatorJoe (John J) Childress; Catherine ChildressReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Childress Plant #3Wyoming, WVNear Coal MountainMSHA 4607563 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 04/27/1993 | Childress Service CorpReported operatorJoe (John J) Childress; Catherine ChildressReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Childress Plant #4Logan, WVNear ManMSHA 4607745 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 12/28/1994 | Childress Service CorpReported operatorJoe (John J) Childress; Catherine ChildressReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Chilton Deep Mine No.1Wyoming, WVNear WhartonMSHA 4609608 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 07/24/2024 | Rockwell Mining LLCReported operatorSev.en Global Investments a.s.Reported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Chilton No 1a Deep MineFayette, WVNear PowelltonMSHA 4607382 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/15/1990 | Cyprus Kanawha CorpReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Chriseir #1Marion, WVNear RivesvilleMSHA 4606788 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/03/1985 | Condor Development IncReported operatorBerry Robert AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Chriseir #1Marion, WVNear RivesvilleMSHA 4606789 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/03/1985 | Preston Energy IncReported operatorHardesty John R Jr-Larry A MyersReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Christopher #3Monongalia, WVNear NationalMSHA 4603236 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/1988 | King Knob Coal Company, Inc.Reported operatorAnker Group IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Christopher No 1Nicholas, WVNear GilboaMSHA 4603356 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/07/1991 | Terry Eagle Coal Company LlcReported operatorCONSOL Energy IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Christopher No 5 MineMonongalia, WVNear NationalMSHA 4601457 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/1981 | Pittswick Coal Company IncReported operatorBortz George H IiiReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Christy No 1 MineLogan, WVMSHA 4605143 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/14/1977 | Christy Coal & Coke Company IncReported operatorDickenson Carl JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Chub Run StripHarrison, WVMSHA 4604529 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/23/1978 | L & J Coal CompanyReported operatorLang Lloyd L & James RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cinderella No 2 MineMingo, WVNear WilliamsonMSHA 4604428 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/28/1982 | Mc Namee Resources IncReported operatorContinental Resources & Mineral CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Circle HHarrison, WVNear Box 106 Bruceton MillsMSHA 4606737 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/10/1986 | Circle H FarmsReported operatorHollis Samuel LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Circle H FarmsBarbour, WVNear BrowntonMSHA 4607002 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/10/1986 | Circle H FarmsReported operatorHollis Samuel LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| C & JMonongalia, WVNear StewartstownMSHA 4606597 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1994 | C & J Coal CompanyReported operatorPhillips Charles MReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Claremont Cl PlantFayette, WVNear ClaremontMSHA 4603294 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/08/1983 | Royal Coal CompanyReported operatorAmerican-Hawaiian Steamship CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Clarion MineKanawha, WVNear LondonMSHA 4609008 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/27/2014 | Cannelton Industries IncReported operatorHorizon Natural Resources IncorporatedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Clark MineClay, WVNear BickmoreMSHA 4604305 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/12/1986 | Z Y Coal CompanyReported operatorHill Michael JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Clark StripHarrison, WVNear ClarksburgMSHA 4604095 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/16/1992 | Fresa Construction CompanyReported operatorFresa M RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Clarmatan TippleMcdowell, WVMSHA 4604856 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/1980 | Huff Energy IncReported operatorCoal ArbedReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Clay Auger MineClay, WVMSHA 4603489 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/16/1973 | Beverly CorpReported operatorBeverly CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Clay Branch #3Wyoming, WVNear Coal MountainMSHA 4604728 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/22/1988 | Shaybeth Mining IncReported operatorJustice ShayeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Clay Branch No 4Wyoming, WVNear Coal MountainMSHA 4604954 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/16/1985 | Shaybeth Mining IncReported operatorJustice D JoeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Claytex No 1Clay, WVNear ClayMSHA 4604291 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/10/1983 | Claytex Coal Company IncReported operatorHirbuck Hiram BReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Cleaning Plant No 1Gilmer, WVMSHA 4605407 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 03/13/1978 | Orlando Coals IncReported operatorBoggs Harry CReported 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.