Bear Branch #1

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateKentucky
CountyLeslie
Nearest TownBeverly
Coordinates36.93280, -83.47530

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorIkerd-Bandy Company Inc
Employees10
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1517004

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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