Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest Town | Greenville, Ky |
| Coordinates | 37.28639, -87.24500 |
| Primary | Coal (Bituminous) |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 1519452 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star South Underground | 1.4 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Covol | 1.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Temporarily Idled |
| Covol Fuels No. 2, Llc | 1.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Rock Crusher Plant Site | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Mine No 2 | 2.0 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Paradise #11 | 2.1 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Graham #4 Underground | 2.6 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Star Breaker | 2.8 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Beech Creek Mine | 2.9 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Brier Creek Mine | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned and Sealed |
| Cresent Recovery Project | 3.2 mi | Coal (Bituminous) | Abandoned |
| Lri Reclamation Site | 3.2 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.