Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Madisonville |
| Coordinates | 37.38610, -87.51360 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Harvesters Coal Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1514398 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Active |
| Chelsea #1 Mine | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Busick Mine | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Island Mine #1 | 4.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Bakersport Mine | 4.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| East Hanson Mine | 4.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Elk Creek Mine | 4.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Warrior Preparation Plant | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Active |
| Anton Shop | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Zeigler No 9 Mine | 4.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Todd Hill | 4.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Harrison Const Co Inc Mine No 5 | 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.