Flack Strip

Abandoned and SealedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyFayette
Nearest TownWhite
Coordinates40.06530, -79.43470

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned and Sealed
TypeSurface
OperatorPine Flats Coal Company Inc
Employees2
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3607048

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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