Western Mine

AbandonedTalcSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySan Bernardino
Nearest TownTecopa
Coordinates35.84833, -116.22639

Commodities

PrimaryTalc

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorVanderbilt Minerals Corp.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0401138

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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