Eagan/king Mountain Surface Mine

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateTennessee
CountyClaiborne
Nearest TownClairfield
Coordinates36.53805, -83.97306

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorMountainside Coal Company Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4003196

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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