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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwind MineSomerset, PANear WindberMSHA 3607429 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/21/2008 | Shaffer Brothers Coal Company IncReported operatorJay W Shaffer; Dennis L ShafferReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Berwind Poca 6 Seam Deep MineMcdowell, WVNear BerwindMSHA 4609623 | Coal (Bituminous)Underground | AbandonedStatus date: 02/03/2025 | Ramaco Resources, LLCReported operatorRamaco Resources IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Beryl Ores MillJefferson, COMSHA 0503473 | Beryl-Beryllium OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 06/29/1982 | Beryl Ores CompanyReported operatorMarchulones PetronillaReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Beryl QuarryYell, ARMSHA 0300915 | Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/15/1980 | E C Rowlett Construction Company IncReported operatorE C RowlettReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Beryl TippleMineral, WVNear BloomingtonMSHA 4606330 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/06/2021 | Beryl Coal CompanyReported operatorTimothy Schwinabart; Ted SchwinabartReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| B & E Sand & Gravel Wash PlantDenton, TXMSHA 4103005 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/04/1984 | B & E Sand & GravelReported operatorEmery Douglas & Tommy L BurnsReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Beshaler Gravel CompanyCuster, NENear ArnoldMSHA 2500195 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/15/2015 | Beshaler Gravel CompanyReported operatorRick L BeshalerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| B E Singleton & Sons Inc Beaufort, NCNear WashingtonMSHA 3100703 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/16/2020 | B E Singleton & Sons IncReported operatorRobert Hanna; Charles H Manning IIIReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Besler PitPerkins, SDNear MeadowMSHA 3901689 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/11/2026 | Halonen Contracting, LLCReported operatorIan Halonen; Abby HalonenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessemer Cement Company & No 8 QuarryLawrence, PAMSHA 3600014 | CementFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 11/05/1982 | Bessemer Cement CompanyReported operatorLouisville Cement CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessemer Clay MinesJefferson, ALMSHA 0100124 | Fire ClayFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/14/1990 | Donald Hardin Construction Company IncReported operatorHardin Donald AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessemer Plant & QuarryJefferson, ALMSHA 0100042 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/17/1985 | Dravo Basic Materials Company IncReported operatorDravo CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessemer StripLawrence, PAMSHA 3606290 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/01/1976 | Bessemer Cement CompanyReported operatorLouisville Cement CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessey PitEssex, NYNear NoneMSHA 3002498 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/06/1984 | R Bessey & SonsReported operatorBessey Russell R & Ronald RReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie & Golden WaveMadison, MTMSHA 2401733 | Gold OreUnderground | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/1984 | W G ForbesReported operatorForbes W GReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie Jones PitCanadian, OKMSHA 3401311 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/27/1983 | T A W IncReported operatorT A W IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie Jones PitCanadian, OKMSHA 3401312 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/18/1983 | J & K Materials IncReported operatorSchmitz KenReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie Jones PitCanadian, OKMSHA 3401313 | Common ShaleSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/13/1982 | Bebo Truck Lines IncReported operatorBebo Truck Lines IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie MineJefferson, ALNear GraysvilleMSHA 0100328 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 11/05/2012 | Jim Walter Resources IncReported operatorWalter Energy IncorporatedReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bessie MineJefferson, ALNear OakmanMSHA 0103282 | Dimension Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/01/2004 | Red Rock USA, LLCReported operatorLonnie R ShepardReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Bessie Pit East No 2Seward Peninsula, AKMSHA 5001216 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/23/1979 | City Of NomeReported operatorCity Of NomeReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie Pit West No 1Seward Peninsula, AKMSHA 5001215 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1979 | Outsiders Construction CompanyReported operatorOutsiders Construction CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie Pit West No 2Seward Peninsula, AKMSHA 5001214 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/28/1979 | Alaska Cab Garage CompanyReported operatorAlaska Cab Garage CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie Pit West No 3Seward Peninsula, AKMSHA 5001213 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/28/1979 | Q Trucking CompanyReported operatorCharles J ReaderReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Bessie TipplePerry, KYNear KryptonMSHA 1511667 | Coal (Bituminous)Facility | AbandonedStatus date: 05/16/2011 | ICG Hazard, LLCReported operatorArch Resources IncReported controller | Production / employmentView source coverage → |
| Best #1Walker, ALNear ParrishMSHA 0102460 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/25/1985 | Best Coal Company IncReported operatorBailey W EarneyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| BEST 2 ANASCO GRAVELAguadilla, PRMSHA 5400257 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/2000 | Betteroads Asphalt CorpReported operatorJorge L DiazReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Best Barite MillCaddo, OKMSHA 3401349 | Barite Barium OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 12/24/1984 | Best Barite CompanyReported operatorBlast Abrasives IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Best Coal IncButler, PANear Cherry ValleyMSHA 3607545 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/15/1984 | Best Coal IncReported operatorBest ChesterReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Best Elkhorn Nealy BrKnott, KYNear PinetopMSHA 1515922 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/11/1987 | Best Elkhorn Mining Company IncReported operatorColeman James AReported 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.