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Construction Sand and Gravel active · Montrose County, Colorado

ActiveConstruction Sand and GravelSurfaceMSHA

Section

What kind of site this is
QUARRIED · CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVBENCHESSECTION · ILLUSTRATIVE

Drawn as a quarry or pit, where the rock or gravel itself is the product. The ore color stands for construction sand and gravel. Federal records note the kind of operation and its status, not its depth or layout, so this is a typical example rather than a survey of this site.

Location

StateColorado
CountyMontrose
Nearest TownMontrose
Coordinates38.49083, -107.92694

Commodities

PrimaryConstruction Sand and Gravel

Mine Details

StatusActive
TypeSurface
OperatorWESTERN GRAVEL, INC.
Employees4
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0505164
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Schneider Ready Mix Pit2.5 miSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Placer2.8 miGoldPast Producer
Clay Pit2.8 miClayUnknown
Poughkeepsie Mill2.8 miLead, Zinc, CopperPast Producer

What This Means

This is an active mining operation regulated by MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration). Active mines operate under federal safety standards and are subject to regular inspections. If you live near an active mine, the operator is required to comply with environmental regulations including dust control, water discharge permits, and noise standards. Contact your state environmental agency if you have concerns about a specific operation.

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