Crandall Canyon Mine, bituminous coal mine in Emery County, Utah, U.S
Crandall Canyon Mine is a coal mine located in Emery County, Utah, in the mountains east of Huntington. The mine was operated through deep underground tunnels driven into a steep and geologically complex mountain range.
The mine had been operating for decades before a major collapse on August 6, 2007, trapped nine miners deep underground. Three rescue workers were later killed during recovery efforts, and the mine was permanently closed after the disaster.
The mine has been closed since 2007 and the site is not open to the public, as it remains on restricted land. Those interested in the area can explore the surrounding mountain trails in Emery County from a safe distance.
The nine miners trapped in the 2007 collapse were never recovered, as rescue efforts were halted due to the ongoing risk of further collapses. Their remains are still inside the sealed mine, which is officially considered their burial site.
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