B & L Excavating Quarry

AbandonedCrushed, Broken SandstoneSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRaleigh
Nearest TownFairdale
Coordinates37.78583, -81.46389

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Sandstone

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorB & L Excavating Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4604761

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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