Oldcastle Infrastructure Idaho Falls

AbandonedPumiceSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateIdaho
CountyBonneville
Nearest TownIdaho Falls
Coordinates43.47694, -112.04972

Commodities

PrimaryPumice

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorOldcastle Infrastructure
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1000884

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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