Jims Branch No 3b

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)UndergroundMSHA

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWyoming
Nearest TownNew Richmond
Coordinates37.58500, -81.47833

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorBaylor Mining Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4609243

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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