Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Webster County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest Town | Wheatcroft |
| Coordinates | 37.48170, -87.87780 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Wolf Creek Mining Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1510535 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Coal Co Inc No 5 | 0.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Art Jon No 1 | 0.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Unicorn No 1 | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Brandt #1 | 1.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Smith Coal No 3 | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| T & T #2 | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Pyro Mine No 6 | 1.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Pyro #9 Slope William Station | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Pyro Mine No 11 | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Prep Plant No 1 | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Central Shop | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Pyro Prep Plant | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
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.