Abandoned and SealedCoal (Bituminous)UndergroundMSHA
Location
State
Alabama
County
Marion
Nearest Town
Brilliant
Coordinates
0.16940, -1.01690
Commodities
Primary
Coal (Bituminous)
Mine Details
Status
Abandoned and Sealed
Type
Underground
Operator
G L T Coal Company Inc
Employees
6
Data Source
MSHA
Source ID
0102379
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.