Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Penrod |
| Coordinates | 37.13970, -86.95000 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Belcher Development Company Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1515036 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vic's No 2 | 0.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No 8 Strip | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| L R Chapman Inc | 3.4 mi | Sand, Common | Active |
| Cary-Watts No 7 | 3.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Crown Energy Corporation | 5.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Canyon Lake Mine | 5.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Jacobs Creek Mine | 5.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Rochester Dock | 5.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Rochester Terminal | 5.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Silver Bullet | 5.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| W K Resouces | 6.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Andrews Run Mine | 6.0 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.