Bear Mine

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKnox
Nearest TownFarmington
Coordinates40.73167, -90.04417

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorSilvercreek Construction Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1103041

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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