Donaldson Creek Mine No 1

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateKentucky
CountyCaldwell
Nearest TownFryer
Coordinates37.25830, -87.85280

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorDonaldson Creek Mining Company Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1512152

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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