No 1 Surface

Abandoned and SealedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPutnam
Nearest TownBancroft
Coordinates38.50470, -81.79670

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned and Sealed
TypeSurface
OperatorBelle Contracting Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4607373

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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