Recovery One

AbandonedPhosphate RockSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateFlorida
CountyPolk
Nearest TownBartow
Coordinates27.83583, -81.86000

Commodities

PrimaryPhosphate Rock

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorMineral Development, LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0801445

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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