Hopkins West

AbandonedCoal (Bituminous)FacilityMSHA

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyOhio
Nearest TownTriadelphia
Coordinates39.98361, -82.98306

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorRayle Coal Co.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4609502

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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