Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Belton |
| Coordinates | 37.19250, -86.94030 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Cary-Watts Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1513673 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Terminal | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Rochester Dock | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Andrews Run Mine | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| W K Resouces | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Canyon Lake Mine | 3.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Jacobs Creek Mine | 3.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Penrod Mine | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Vic's No 2 | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Silver Bullet | 4.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Sinclair Slope Ug #2 | 4.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Homestead Strip Mine | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Sinclair Strip Mine | 4.9 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.