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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 StripFayette, WVNear PageMSHA 4607095 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/15/1986 | Craddock & Son Coal Company IncReported operatorCraddock Robert L & Robert PReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 StripNicholas, WVNear SummersvilleMSHA 4607274 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/24/1987 | Fenco Mining Company IncReported operatorTrivett Henry & GariethReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 StripRaleigh, WVNear LanarkMSHA 4607606 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/06/1989 | Jan Coal & Coke IncReported operatorHager CharleyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 StripRaleigh, WVNear AmeagleMSHA 4607656 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/01/1989 | Bear Branch FuelsReported operatorJones TomReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceKanawha, WVNear WhittakerMSHA 4602242 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/22/1985 | F & F Mining CorpReported operatorBiglow CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceNicholas, WVNear CraigsvilleMSHA 4602724 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/29/1990 | Gauley Eagle Holdings IncReported operatorS & P Holding Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceTucker, WVNear DavisMSHA 4603013 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/1988 | Davis Trucking Company IncReported operatorCarl Del Signore Family TrustReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceLogan, WVNear OmarMSHA 4604829 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/05/1982 | Phoenix Collieries Company IncReported operatorWymer William OReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceMcdowell, WVMSHA 4605196 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/30/1978 | Excel Development IncReported operatorPittston CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceUpshur, WVNear BuckhannonMSHA 4605718 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/25/1987 | Capitol Coal Company IncReported operatorHamner KeithReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceFayette, WVNear Glen JeanMSHA 4606122 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/1983 | Maple Mining IncReported operatorNettleship B BReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceRaleigh, WVNear Crab OrchardMSHA 4606260 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/13/1985 | Pavex IncReported operatorArthur Fred RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceRaleigh, WVNear BeaverMSHA 4606360 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/20/1982 | Ppg & A IncReported operatorPaul Richard D & Mike GunnoeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceRaleigh, WVNear Blue JayMSHA 4606485 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/07/1985 | Pal CorpReported operatorMeador James CReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceFayette, WVNear Mt. HopeMSHA 4606504 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/1984 | Hill Top Excavating CompanyReported operatorMc Crackin LawrenceReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceFayette, WVNear ThurmondMSHA 4606625 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/07/1984 | C T J Mining CorpReported operatorBragg Teddy SReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceNicholas, WVNear SummersvilleMSHA 4606912 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/21/1988 | Prosperity Energy IncReported operatorMichael C FaykusReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceFayette, WVNear Glen JeanMSHA 4607098 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1987 | Rapid River Rafters IncReported operatorMeadows MarvinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceLogan, WVNear MatewanMSHA 4607762 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/03/2000 | Little Boyd Coal Company IncReported operatorEddie HurleyReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface & AugerNicholas, WVNear LeivasyMSHA 4607434 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/14/1990 | Burning Rock Energy IncReported operatorCzarnowski David SReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface AugerFayette, WVNear SpringdaleMSHA 4608282 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/05/1993 | Springdale Mining IncReported operatorCrawford Lewis C JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineRaleigh, WVNear Clear CreekMSHA 4602236 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/23/2002 | Clear Fork Coal CompanyReported operatorAlpha Natural Resources Holdings, IncReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineFayette, WVNear MontgomeryMSHA 4604195 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1983 | Dino Contractors IncReported operatorBasham Calvin RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineFayette, WVNear LaylandMSHA 4605633 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/22/1985 | Bryant Mining Company IncReported operatorJames G BryantReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineFayette, WVNear KingstonMSHA 4606308 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/1982 | Seamcoal LtdReported operatorMetec Acquisition CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineFayette, WVNear WinonaMSHA 4606442 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/15/1985 | Bryant Trucking Company IncReported operatorJames G BryantReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineNicholas, WVNear SummersvilleMSHA 4606460 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/27/1987 | G & W Equipment Leasing IncReported operatorGraybeal Carl N & Jack L WilliamsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineWebster, WVNear BergooMSHA 4606613 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/07/1985 | Good News IncReported operatorLegg Larry TReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineRaleigh, WVNear Shady SpringMSHA 4606636 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/06/1988 | G & L Coal CompanyReported operatorArthur Fred RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineNicholas, WVNear CottleMSHA 4606652 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/23/1985 | Cottle Coal Company IncReported operatorFrush James W JrReported 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.