Monarch Quarry

Construction Sand and Gravel abandoned · Kern County, California

AbandonedConstruction Sand and GravelSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Nearest TownTehachapi
Coordinates35.30556, -117.95360

Commodities

PrimaryConstruction Sand and Gravel

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorCarlton Global Resources LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0405749
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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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