Firecreek Mine No. 1

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)UndergroundMSHA

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGreenbrier
Nearest TownRupert
Coordinates38.02972, -80.54056

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorRaders Run Mining, LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4608962

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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