Wheat-Ardell Mine

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateAlabama
CountyCullman
Nearest TownCrane Hill
Coordinates34.03470, -87.10310

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorPine Mountain Energy Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0102935

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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