Claiborne County Mine #1

Abandoned and SealedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateTennessee
CountyClaiborne
Nearest TownValley Creek
Coordinates36.56500, -83.89140

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned and Sealed
TypeSurface
OperatorEnergy Producers Associates Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4003022

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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