Coal (Bituminous) abandoned and sealed · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Central City |
| Coordinates | 37.44420, -87.20140 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Carbonero Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1515263 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 2 Mine | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Mine No 2 | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Buttonsberry Mine | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Little Joe | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Bemco | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Poplar Grove Mine | 3.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Poplar Grove Preparation Plant | 3.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Livermore Shale | 3.6 mi | Clay | Prospect |
| Island #1 Prep Plant | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Sextet #1 Mine | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Island No 9 Strip | 5.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| B & M Terminal | 5.0 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.