River Dock Loading Dock

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)FacilityMSHA

Location

StateIllinois
CountySt. Clair
Nearest TownEast St. Louis
Coordinates38.50000, -90.00000

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorPeabody Coal Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1101739

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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