Dragstrip Pit

AbandonedCommon ShaleSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCumberland
Nearest TownCrossville
Coordinates36.04038, -85.16678

Commodities

PrimaryCommon Shale

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorJ. Paul Smith Construction
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4003249

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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