Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Hopkins County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Nearest Town | Madisonville |
| Coordinates | 37.38000, -87.71470 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Facility |
| Operator | Western Kentucky Slurry Recovery Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1517836 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine No. 1 | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| No. 1 Mine | 0.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Shamrock Mine | 1.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No 1 | 1.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Providence #1 Prep Plant | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Cansler Mining | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| West Hopkins Mine | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| West Hopkins #11 | 2.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| West Hopkins Strip | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Db92 | 2.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Little John | 2.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Smith Underground No 1 | 2.9 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.