Searles Mine

AbandonedCrushed, Broken QuartziteSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTuscaloosa
Nearest TownBrookwood
Coordinates33.32889, -87.32528

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Quartzite

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorSR Aggregates
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0103493

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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