Area No 3

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)FacilityMSHA

Location

StateTennessee
CountyWhite
Nearest TownSparta
Coordinates35.84110, -85.22640

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorBurl & Harold Construction Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4002689

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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