Bakersfield Mill

AbandonedGypsumSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Nearest TownBakersfield
Coordinates35.34837, -118.92002

Commodities

PrimaryGypsum
SecondaryCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorH Lima Company Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0405482

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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