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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 Appalantic Deep MineLewis, WVNear Weston (Grass Run Rd.)MSHA 4606100 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 07/28/2005 | K & W Welding IncReported operatorKeeney Robert HReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 AugerNicholas, WVNear LeivasyMSHA 4607787 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/18/1989 | Burning Rock Energy IncReported operatorCzarnowski David SReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 2-BRandolph, WVMSHA 4601820 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 12/17/1971 | A C & H Coal Company IncReported operatorA C & H Coal Company IncorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| 2 Branch Surface MineMcdowell, WVNear CapelsMSHA 4605836 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1987 | Topflite Coal Company IncReported operatorCline Kenneth SReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 DorseyNicholas, WVNear VaughnMSHA 4606384 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/09/1985 | Hill Enterprises IncReported operatorHill Michael JReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 MineMcdowell, WVMSHA 4602163 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 01/26/1973 | D & R Coal CompanyReported operatorCline Rex & DarrellReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 MineMcdowell, WVMSHA 4602216 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 04/29/1980 | Trace Fork CompanyReported operatorTrace Fork CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 MineRaleigh, WVNear WhitbyMSHA 4605846 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/22/1989 | E & A Coal Company IncReported operatorBolen Aaron DougReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 MineFayette, WVNear RamseyMSHA 4605974 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/24/1982 | North Fork Enterprises IncReported operatorBolen Aaron DougReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 MineLogan, WVNear ChapmanvilleMSHA 4606451 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/27/1990 | Mulimar Coal Company IncReported operatorMullins Jack GReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 MineClay, WVNear ClayMSHA 4606836 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 10/09/1987 | Pierson Lumber CompanyReported operatorPierson David WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 MineNicholas, WVNear SummersvilleMSHA 4606999 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/01/1984 | Clell Key Coal CompanyReported operatorRandy P KeyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 MineMcdowell, WVNear JoloMSHA 4607554 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/19/2024 | Coal America, Inc.Reported operatorKenneth D BowlesReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| #2 MineRaleigh, WVNear Clear CreekMSHA 4607577 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/19/1988 | Tri-J Coal Company IncReported operatorJeffery Gary AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 Mine (Strip)Grant, WVMSHA 4602147 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/14/1972 | Allegheny Mining CorpReported operatorAllegheny Mining CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 StripKanawha, WVMSHA 4602466 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/25/1972 | Pratt Mining CompanyReported operatorLawson W Hamilton JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 StripGreenbrier, WVNear RupertMSHA 4606022 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/21/1983 | Meadowdale Coal CorpReported operatorJames G BryantReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 SurfacePreston, WVNear Bruceton MillsMSHA 4603748 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/01/1981 | Hanna & Solomon Coal Company IncReported operatorHanna MichaelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 SurfaceNicholas, WVMSHA 4604528 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1980 | Excel Development IncReported operatorPittston CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 SurfaceNicholas, WVNear CalvinMSHA 4605415 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/11/1985 | Technology Production IncReported operatorBasham Calvin RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 SurfaceRaleigh, WVNear Blue JayMSHA 4606534 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/01/1983 | Pavex IncReported operatorArthur Fred RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 SurfaceNicholas, WVNear CalvinMSHA 4606617 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/20/1985 | Triple A Coals IncReported operatorAnderson Arthur LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 Surface MineFayette, WVNear SummerleeMSHA 4605362 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/26/1987 | Tri-County Mining IncReported operatorMeredith ChesterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 Surface MineMingo, WVNear WilliamsonMSHA 4605412 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/12/1986 | Daniels Creek Coal CorpReported operatorJetter Ben & Edgar CrueyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 Surface MineFayette, WVNear Meadow CreekMSHA 4606446 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/16/1984 | Energy Enterprises IncReported operatorKizer John EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 Surface MineFayette, WVNear SummerleeMSHA 4606913 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/22/1985 | Hill Top Excavating CompanyReported operatorMc Crackin LawrenceReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #2 UgKanawha, WVMSHA 4600451 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 03/11/1971 | Candy Coal CompanyReported operatorCandy Coal CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #3Logan, WVNear AmherstdaleMSHA 4606061 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/28/1992 | Logan Coals IncReported operatorFarley James HReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #31Kanawha, WVMSHA 4602423 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/20/1973 | Muncy Mining Company IncReported operatorMuncy Mining Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #31Wyoming, WVNear KeystoneMSHA 4607423 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/30/1989 | Muncy Mining Company IncReported operatorMuncy Billy J & DannyReported 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.