Fords Branch Mine 1

AbandonedCrushed, Broken SandstoneSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateKentucky
CountyPike
Nearest TownDorton
Coordinates37.41694, -82.51889

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Sandstone

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorRapid FM Aggregates, LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1519602

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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