Coal (Bituminous) abandoned and sealed · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Central City |
| Coordinates | 37.29940, -87.20970 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Kenamerican Resources Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1517606 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Crusher Plant Site | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No 2 | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Covol Fuels No. 2, Llc | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Star Mine | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Covol | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Temporarily Idled |
| Rockport Terminal | 3.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Star South Underground | 3.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Lri Reclamation Site | 4.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek Mine | 4.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cresent Recovery Project | 4.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Brier Creek Mine | 4.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Paradise #9 | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | NonProducing |
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.