Carbon Pit

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateIndiana
CountyClay
Nearest TownBrazil
Coordinates39.41667, -87.20000

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorSun Mining Company
Employees20
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1201723

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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