Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Greenville |
| Coordinates | 37.18810, -87.06250 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Pond Creek Coal Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1513680 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| W K Resources Inc | 0.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Black Desert | 0.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek #1 Auger | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek Iii | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Black Desert Mine | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Browder Mine | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Back In Black | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Back In Black | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Crown Energy Corporation | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Jacobs Creek Mine | 4.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Canyon Lake Mine | 4.3 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.