Somerville

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)FacilityMSHA

Location

StateIndiana
CountyGibson
Nearest TownOakland City
Coordinates38.27083, -87.36389

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorGibson County Synfuel LLC.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1202359

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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