Coal (Bituminous) abandoned and sealed · Ohio County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Nearest Town | Rockport |
| Coordinates | 37.34390, -86.97190 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Prestige Coal Company |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1517294 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| #111 | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Coal Tech Job 1 | 1.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Lewis Creek | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Lewis Creek Underground Mine | 1.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Maple Leaf Lake Mine | 1.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Lewis Creek Docks Inc | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Alston No 4-Mine | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Alston Central Shop | 2.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Hall Mine #2 | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| McHenry Complex | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Happy Hollow Mine | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Gibraltar Highwall | 3.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
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.