East County Sand Mine

AbandonedSand, CommonSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego
Nearest TownLakeside
Coordinates32.89750, -116.93000

Commodities

PrimarySand, Common

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorEast County Sand, LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0405927

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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