Abandoned and SealedCoal (Bituminous)UndergroundMSHA
Location
State
Kentucky
County
Letcher
Nearest Town
Whitesburg
Coordinates
37.21250, -82.83610
Commodities
Primary
Coal (Bituminous)
Mine Details
Status
Abandoned and Sealed
Type
Underground
Operator
Golden Oak Mining Company Inc
Data Source
MSHA
Source ID
1502154
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.