Fountain Stone Company Llc

AbandonedDimension SlateSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyPickens
Nearest TownFairmount
Coordinates32.15750, -82.90722

Commodities

PrimaryDimension Slate

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorFountain Stone Company LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0900587

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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