India Mine

Coal (Bituminous) abandoned · Ohio County, Kentucky

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateKentucky
CountyOhio
Nearest TownMcHenry
Coordinates37.39500, -86.91330

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorIndia Mining Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1515904
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Country Club Road3.1 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Maple Leaf Lake Mine3.4 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned
Happy Hollow Mine3.5 miCoal (Bituminous)Abandoned

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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