Alma No 3

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)UndergroundMSHA

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBoone
Nearest TownMadison
Coordinates38.11389, -81.85056

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorHobet Mining Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4608767

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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