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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey No 2 MineMcdowell, WVMSHA 4605485 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979 | Jersey W Virginia Coal Company IncReported operatorGulf + Western Industries IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jesse Run JobLewis, WVNear Jane LewMSHA 4606023 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/05/1982 | Bridgeport Mining CompanyReported operatorJames H AtkinsonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jesse's Run Cleaning PlantUpshur, WVNear Buckhannon WvMSHA 4608004 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/20/2010 | Roblee Coal CompanyReported operatorRobert R JeranReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jesse'S Run Mine No 1Upshur, WVNear BuckhannonMSHA 4607061 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 02/18/1993 | Roblee Coal CompanyReported operatorRobert R JeranReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jesse'S Run Surface Mine No 1Harrison, WVNear Jane LewMSHA 4607101 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/12/1986 | United Coals IncReported operatorJeffrey A GoldizenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jessica MineNicholas, WVNear BelvaMSHA 4605681 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 11/07/1986 | Ga-Ran CorpReported operatorMc Kenzie Don L JrReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jims Branch No 1Wyoming, WVNear New RichmondMSHA 4608537 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/10/2002 | Baylor Mining IncReported operatorRobert L WorleyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jims Branch No 2Wyoming, WVNear New RichmondMSHA 4608577 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/28/2012 | Chief Mining IncReported operatorKenneth R CallowayReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jims Branch No 3aWyoming, WVNear New RichmondMSHA 4608593 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/27/2008 | Baylor Mining IncReported operatorRobert L WorleyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jims Branch No 3BWyoming, WVNear New RichmondMSHA 4609243 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 07/25/2011 | Baylor Mining IncReported operatorRobert L WorleyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Jimtown Prep Plant & Refuse Disposal FacRandolph, WVNear ElkinsMSHA 4607591 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/25/1994 | Carter Roag Coal CompanyReported operatorMetinvest B VReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jink'S Auger No 2Nicholas, WVNear CraigsvilleMSHA 4607993 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/05/1991 | Stear Auger Mining IncReported operatorLeroy StearReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jinks Mining AugerWebster, WVNear BolairMSHA 4607915 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/27/1990 | Stear Auger Mining IncReported operatorLeroy StearReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J & J #2Monongalia, WVNear MorgantownMSHA 4602856 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 01/22/1985 | Fancy Mining Company IncReported operatorJohn A LauritaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J & J #3Monongalia, WVNear MaidsvilleMSHA 4603850 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/09/1986 | Red Bone Mining CompanyReported operatorKristopher C LillyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J & J Strip Mine-4769Monongalia, WVMSHA 4602334 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/14/1972 | J & J Mining Company IncReported operatorJames L LauritaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J MineRaleigh, WVMSHA 4603954 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 10/02/1979 | Ranger Fuel CorpReported operatorPittston CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| J&N Processing Plant No 1Raleigh, WVNear FairdaleMSHA 4604847 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/12/2003 | J & N Porcessing Company LlcReported operatorJerry L Bays; Neil E BaysReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Joanne MineMarion, WVNear RachelMSHA 4601430 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/29/1985 | Eastern Associated Coal CorpReported operatorEastern Gas & Fuel AssociationReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Joanne MineKanawha, WVNear MarmetMSHA 4605829 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/10/1983 | Southern Appalachian Coal CompanyReported operatorAmerican Electric Power Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Job 4 StripPreston, WVMSHA 4602572 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/27/1972 | Kingwood Mining CompanyReported operatorPBS Coals Inc (Obsolete-see C15843)Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Job No 1 (Strip Mine)Mcdowell, WVMSHA 4602511 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/08/1973 | James E Slusher CompanyReported operatorSlusher James EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Job No 4 Mine StripGrant, WVMSHA 4602559 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/14/1972 | Allegheny Mining CorpReported operatorAllegheny Mining CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Job No 72-1 Mine SurfaceGrant, WVNear Elk GardenMSHA 4603130 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/01/1985 | Glade Run Mining CompanyReported operatorTaylor James HReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Job No 9 Strip MineMineral, WVMSHA 4602157 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/14/1972 | Allegheny Mining CorpReported operatorAllegheny Mining CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jodie #1Fayette, WVNear JodieMSHA 4606824 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 05/29/1986 | Jodie Mining IncReported operatorSigler Walter WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Jodie Mine Number 1Fayette, WVNear JodieMSHA 4606575 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 10/09/1984 | Jodie Mining IncReported operatorSigler Walter WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Joe Branch No 1Wyoming, WVNear New RichmondMSHA 4608662 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/23/2003 | Century Energy CorporationReported operatorJames E TrentReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Joe'S Knob No 110Greenbrier, WVNear RupertMSHA 4608024 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 08/29/1991 | Colt Mining IncReported operatorMc Cullough K LReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Joe'S Knob StripGreenbrier, WVNear RupertMSHA 4606127 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/12/1982 | Round Mountain Coal CompanyReported operatorGarland George 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.