Abandoned and SealedCoal (Bituminous)UndergroundMSHA
Location
State
Colorado
County
Mesa
Nearest Town
Fruita
Coordinates
39.16667, -108.83333
Commodities
Primary
Coal (Bituminous)
Mine Details
Status
Abandoned and Sealed
Type
Underground
Operator
American Shield Coal Company
Data Source
MSHA
Source ID
0503496
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.