Howard County Coal Company Mine #1

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateMissouri
CountyHoward
Nearest TownHigbee
Coordinates39.29810, -92.53000

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorHoward County Coal Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2301095

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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