Bc Impound

AbandonedMicaSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWashington
Nearest TownSandersville
Coordinates33.03167, -82.96333

Commodities

PrimaryMica

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorGeorgia Industrial Minerals Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0901205

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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