Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Central City |
| Coordinates | 37.30000, -87.36500 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | West Ken Coal Corp |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1503845 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.a.a.m. No. 14 (auger Serial #15) | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Charolais Mine #3 | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Jon F. Geibel Operating Company | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Vogue | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Graham No 3 | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Mine #5 | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Shamrock Mine | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| No 9 Mine | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Triple T No 1 | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Fies Mine | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Fies Slurry Recovery | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Temporarily Idled |
| Graham #5 Underground Mine | 2.3 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.