Lexerd Surface Mine

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBoone
Nearest TownMadison
Coordinates38.03833, -81.68972

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorIndependence Coal Company Incorporated
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4608985

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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