Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Greenville |
| Coordinates | 37.17500, -87.20000 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | West Ken Coal Corp |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1512302 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Springs | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Friendship Mine | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Greenville No 1 Strip Mine | 2.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Depoy | 2.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Geibel Mine | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| K O Mine | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Depoy Mine | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Depoy Mine | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Back In Black | 4.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Back In Black | 4.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Burden Mine #1 | 5.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek 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.