Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Greenville |
| Coordinates | 37.27972, -87.20917 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Phoenix Coal Processing Company LLC |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1518728 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Crusher Plant Site | 0.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Covol Fuels No. 2, Llc | 0.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Paradise #11 | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Covol | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Temporarily Idled |
| Star Mine | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek Mine | 3.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Star South Underground | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Graham #4 Underground | 4.5 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| H & G Mine 3g | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Rockport Terminal | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Powderly Mine | 4.7 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Star Breaker | 4.8 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.