Farmers Ridge Mine No 1

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLee
Nearest TownIdamay
Coordinates37.53333, -83.70000

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorAce Coal Company Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1510470

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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