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AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)UndergroundMSHA

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
Nearest TownPalisade
Coordinates39.08794, -108.35802

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorSnowcap Coal Company, Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0503012

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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