Coal (Bituminous) abandoned and sealed · Pike County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest Town | Phelps |
| Coordinates | 37.45000, -87.18333 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Bill Pruitt Coal Company |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1502626 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 2 Mine | 0.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Buttonsberry Mine | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Carbonero #1 | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Little Joe | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Bemco | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Livermore Shale | 2.5 mi | Clay | Prospect |
| Island #1 Prep Plant | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Sextet #1 Mine | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Island No 9 Strip | 3.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| B & M Terminal | 3.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Island Dock | 4.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Poplar Grove Mine | 4.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.