Yager Coal Dock

Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Daviess County, Kentucky

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)FacilityMSHA

Location

StateKentucky
CountyDaviess
Nearest TownOwensboro
Coordinates37.80720, -87.05560

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorYager Coal Dock
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1514940
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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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