Forbes Pit

active · Currituck County, North Carolina

ActiveSurfaceMSHA

Section

What kind of site this is
ORE · MINERALBENCHESSECTION · ILLUSTRATIVE

Drawn as an open-pit mine, dug down in benches from the surface. Federal records note the kind of operation and its status, not its depth or layout, so this is a typical example rather than a survey of this site.

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCurrituck
Nearest TownKitty Hawk
Coordinates36.13214, -75.84119

Mine Details

StatusActive
TypeSurface
OperatorHOM Development, LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3102385
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What This Means

This is an active mining operation regulated by MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration). Active mines operate under federal safety standards and are subject to regular inspections. If you live near an active mine, the operator is required to comply with environmental regulations including dust control, water discharge permits, and noise standards. Contact your state environmental agency if you have concerns about a specific operation.

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