Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Webster County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Webster |
| Nearest Town | Onton |
| Coordinates | 37.58810, -87.40560 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Facility |
| Operator | Nkg Marine Service Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1514689 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Roland Landing Sandstone Quarry | 1.4 mi | Silica | Past Producer |
| Yellow Creek | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Green River Mine | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Riveredge Mine | 3.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Onton #9 | 4.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Temporarily Idled |
| Poverty Mine | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Riveredge Surface Operation | 4.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Ibex Pit | 5.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cane Run Mine | 5.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cherokee Mine No 1 | 5.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Green River Terminal | 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.