Guernsey Strip

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateOhio
CountyGuernsey
Nearest TownByesville
Coordinates39.97055, -81.53583

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorOxford Mining
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3304338

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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