Sandersville Mine

AbandonedKaolin and Ball ClaySurfaceMSHA

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWashington
Nearest TownSandersville
Coordinates32.96694, -82.81889

Commodities

PrimaryKaolin and Ball Clay

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorKaMin LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0901127

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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