Lonestar Pit #1

AbandonedSand, Industrial NECSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateIllinois
CountyAlexander
Nearest TownTamms
Coordinates37.30583, -89.31639

Commodities

PrimarySand, Industrial NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorWilburn Farms Trucking and Dozer Svc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1102833

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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