Miracle Mines

Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Ohio County, Kentucky

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOhio
Nearest TownHartford
Coordinates37.46080, -86.85830

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorMiracle Mines
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1515962
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Nearest Recorded Sites

SiteDistanceCommodityStatus
Last Chance1.2 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
The Hartford Mine1.2 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Elm Lick Mine2.0 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Longview Mine2.4 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Stewart Mine2.5 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Bethel Mines2.6 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Southwind Mine No 13.7 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
New Horton Tipple3.7 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Parkway Mine3.8 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Wash Plant3.8 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Land Fill4.4 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Goshen Mine4.5 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned

What This Means

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.

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