Benoit No 1

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateAlabama
CountyWalker
Nearest TownCordova
Coordinates33.74860, -87.14580

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorBenoit Coal & Clay Company Inc
Employees10
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0102154

What This Means

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.

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