Colony Oil Shale Project

AbandonedOil ShaleUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateColorado
CountyGarfield
Coordinates39.51313, -108.06145

Commodities

PrimaryOil Shale

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorExxon Mobil Corporation
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0501887

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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