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Abandoned mine 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.

78,438 matching recordsMSHA snapshot · 2026-10-31

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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 locationMaterial / typeReported statusReported relationshipsAvailable history
#2 AugerDickenson, VANear TrammelMSHA 4406827Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/12/1996Black Falcon Enterprise IncReported operatorBlevins A CReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 AugerNicholas, WVNear LeivasyMSHA 4607787Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 12/18/1989Burning Rock Energy IncReported operatorCzarnowski David SReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 (Auger)Floyd, KYNear GrethelMSHA 1515902Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 08/24/1987J & J Company IncReported operatorJoseph BuckReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 Auger MineWise, VAMSHA 4402300Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 05/12/1972Wilder Coal CompanyReported operatorLawson D RReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
2-BRandolph, WVMSHA 4601820Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 12/17/1971A C & H Coal Company IncReported operatorA C & H Coal Company IncorpReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
2-B MinePike, KYMSHA 1502433Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1978Justice & Murphy Coal Company IncReported operatorMurphy HowardReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
2 Branch Surface MineMcdowell, WVNear CapelsMSHA 4605836Coal (Bituminous)FacilityAbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1987Topflite Coal Company IncReported operatorCline Kenneth SReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
2 Brothers Sand and GravelTangipahoa, LANear AmeteMSHA 1601376Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 02/06/2008Anny's IncReported operatorRandy AnnyReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
#2-C MineHarlan, KYNear Holmes MillMSHA 1518758Coal (Bituminous)SurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 10/06/2016Marion Energy LLCReported operatorJames A SigmonReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
# 2 CRUSHERDeschutes, ORMSHA 3503391Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 09/08/2000Deschutes Ready-Mix Sand & Gravel CompanyReported operatorEric W CoatsReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
#2 CrusherChisago, MNNear StacyMSHA 2103121Construction Sand and GravelSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 02/18/2004Custom Crushing & Screening, Inc.Reported operatorDave W Reimer; Richard K WhinneryReported controllerProduction / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage →
#2 DorseyNicholas, WVNear VaughnMSHA 4606384Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/09/1985Hill Enterprises IncReported operatorHill Michael JReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2-LPike, KYMSHA 1506822Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 09/11/1978Jena Coal CompanyReported operatorWard William EReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
2-L MinePike, KYMSHA 1501642Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 04/01/1971Cantrell Coal CompanyReported operatorCantrell Robert EReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 LoadoutPike, KYNear Elkhorn CityMSHA 1512795Coal (Bituminous)FacilityAbandonedStatus date: 05/15/1990Sunnyside Kentucky IncReported operatorSunnyside Mines IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
2-Mile Pit And PlantShoshone, IDMSHA 1000374Crushed, Broken SandstoneSurfaceAbandonedStatus date: 11/26/1979Zanetti Brothers IncReported operatorWilliam ZanettiReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineFloyd, KYMSHA 1500480Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 03/25/1971Jody Lee Coal CompanyReported operatorJody Lee Coal CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineLetcher, KYMSHA 1502048Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 02/08/1972Big D Coal CompanyReported operatorBig D Coal CompanyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MinePerry, KYMSHA 1504005Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 06/16/1971Falcon Coal Company IncReported operatorFalcon Seaboard IncReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineBell, KYMSHA 1504132Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 05/20/1976Oak Coal CompanyReported operatorPayne AltonReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineHarlan, KYMSHA 1504239Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 06/09/1980Nolansburg Coal IncReported operatorCollins BasilReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineHarlan, KYMSHA 1504242Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 01/30/1974Coal Fuels Company IncReported operatorBenjamin R. BennettReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineHarlan, KYNear BrooksideMSHA 1511072Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 09/07/1994Appalachian Collieries CorpReported operatorBenjamin R. BennettReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineMagoffin, KYMSHA 1511578Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandonedStatus date: 10/01/1979Blue River Coal Company IncReported operatorMusic Tom EdReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineClay, KYNear ManchesterMSHA 1513390Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 07/06/1982Rooster Branch Coal CompanyReported operatorStivers CharlesReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineClay, KYNear BrightshadeMSHA 1515368Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 06/30/1987Barnes Coal CompanyReported operatorBarnes Victor & PatsyReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineKnox, KYNear BarbourvilleMSHA 1516145Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 03/31/1988Phipps Mining CompanyReported operatorPhipps Ray ScottReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineKnott, KYNear HollybushMSHA 1516393Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 12/14/1989D M & M Coal Company IncReported operatorNewsome DonaldReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineLetcher, KYNear EoliaMSHA 1516598Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/22/1992Billy Coal Company IncReported operatorJames D McIntyreReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →
#2 MineFloyd, KYNear DanaMSHA 1516729Coal (Bituminous)UndergroundAbandoned and SealedStatus date: 04/12/1995Chenoa Coal IncReported operatorDennis Ratliff; Timmy RatliffReported controllerNeither history importedView source coverage →

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Acquisition & reuse

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 ↗

Reclamation projects

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.