Burton #1 Mine

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)UndergroundMSHA

Location

StateUtah
CountyKane
Nearest TownAlton
Coordinates37.39694, -112.45278

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorAlton Coal Development LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4202639

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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