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 SurfaceClaiborne, TNNear ClairfieldMSHA 4002891 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/26/1986 | Fonde Coal Company IncReported operatorBrewer J B & Jack GaylorReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceCampbell, TNNear NewcombMSHA 4002906 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/27/1986 | C & E Construction CompanyReported operatorGoley JimReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceCampbell, TNNear LafolletteMSHA 4002907 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/12/1986 | Little D Coal CompanyReported operatorRobbins Paul--Wayne GambleReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceCampbell, TNNear ClairfieldMSHA 4002917 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/29/1986 | R E J Coal CompanyReported operatorTincher Richard & Eardis MorrisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceScott, TNNear WinfieldMSHA 4002920 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/24/1986 | R & W Coal CompanyReported operatorDavis William & Roy RoweReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceClaiborne, TNNear Valley CreekMSHA 4002941 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/07/1993 | Twin Star Coal Company IncReported operatorRonnie D JacksonReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceCumberland, TNNear CrossvilleMSHA 4002991 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/08/1988 | Robinson Coal Company IncReported operatorEmery GaryReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceCampbell, TNNear HabershamMSHA 4003017 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | Abandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/14/1991 | Trosper Mining IncReported operatorTrosper JulianReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 SurfaceBuchanan, VAMSHA 4405468 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/23/1981 | Leslie M Coal CompanyReported operatorStacy Adam MReported 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-002 SectionAnderson, TNNear BricevilleMSHA 4003103 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/01/2017 | Premium Coal Company IncReported operatorJames C Justice IIIReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView 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 MinePerry, KYNear AryMSHA 1504288 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/19/1987 | Star Fire Mining CompanyReported operatorCyprus Amax Minerals CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineMartin, KYNear LovelyMSHA 1505407 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/20/1990 | Wolf Creek Collieries CompanyReported operatorShell Oil CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| #1 Surface MineMagoffin, KYNear ForakerMSHA 1516340 | Coal (Bituminous)Surface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/31/1992 | Kentucky May Coal Company IncReported operatorFlorida Progress CorporationReported 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.