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AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)UndergroundMSHA

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuchanan
Nearest TownJewell Valley
Coordinates37.26670, -81.82690

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorV K Coal Company Inc
Employees4
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4400657

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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