Big Green

AbandonedCommon ShaleSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyRockingham
Nearest TownAllenstown
Coordinates42.86111, -71.31056

Commodities

PrimaryCommon Shale

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorGroundhog Landscaping & Property Maintenance, Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2700511

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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