Cumberland Mine

AbandonedZincUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateTennessee
CountySmith
Nearest TownCarthage
Coordinates36.26056, -85.92944

Commodities

PrimaryZinc

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorNyrstar Gordonsville, LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4002213

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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