Cavanal West Mine

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateOklahoma
CountyLe Flore
Nearest TownShady Point
Coordinates35.08667, -94.77778

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorFarrell-Cooper Mining Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3401742

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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