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AbandonedCrushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBotetourt
Nearest TownBuchanan
Coordinates37.52806, -79.66833

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorO-N Minerals (Chemstone Company)
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4402786

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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