Roanoke Pit

AbandonedCrushed, Broken SlateSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRoanoke City (City)
Nearest TownSalem
Coordinates37.31028, -80.09889

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Slate

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorOld Virginia Brick Company Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4400205

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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