Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Central City |
| Coordinates | 37.53861, -87.16083 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Facility |
| Operator | Carbon Operations Of Kentucky, LLC |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1518073 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 0.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| H M Mine | 1.9 mi | Fluorine-Fluorite | Past Producer |
| Nuckols Mine | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Quicksand Coal Co Inc #1 Surface | 3.3 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Magruder Mine | 3.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Center Mine | 3.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Auger #2 | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| North Jackson Mine | 4.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Bemco | 5.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Little Joe | 5.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Livermore Shale | 5.3 mi | Clay | Prospect |
| McLean County No 1 | 5.5 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.