Holmes Clay Division

AbandonedCommon Clays NECSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateOhio
CountyHolmes
Nearest TownMillersburg
Coordinates40.59944, -81.84972

Commodities

PrimaryCommon Clays NEC
SecondaryCommon Shale

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorL & M Mineral Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3301195

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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