Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Browder |
| Coordinates | 37.19470, -87.05810 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | W K Resources Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1517513 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Desert | 0.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Pond Creek No 1 | 0.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek #1 Auger | 1.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek Iii | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Browder Mine | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Black Desert Mine | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Back In Black | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Back In Black | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Crown Energy Corporation | 3.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Jacobs Creek Mine | 3.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Canyon Lake Mine | 3.9 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.