69 Quarry

AbandonedSand, Industrial NECSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateArkansas
CountyIzard
Nearest TownMelbourne, Arkansas
Coordinates36.05833, -91.90722

Commodities

PrimarySand, Industrial NEC
SecondaryCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorEdwards Brothers, Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0302025

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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