Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Ohio County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Nearest Town | Rockport |
| Coordinates | 37.34170, -87.17500 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Facility |
| Operator | Western Engineering Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1512059 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek Prep Plant | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Caney Creek Mine | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Paradise #11 | 3.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Paradise #9 | 3.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | NonProducing |
| Equality | 4.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Addcar Systems 20 Hwm Serial No. 23020 | 4.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Moorman Surface Mine | 4.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| #1 Dredge | 4.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No 2 | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Rock Crusher Plant Site | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Covol Fuels No. 2, Llc | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Star Mine | 5.4 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.