Manteno Lime Plant

AbandonedLimeSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKankakee
Nearest TownManteno
Coordinates41.20819, -87.84851

Commodities

PrimaryLime

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorVulcan Construction Materials, L.P.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1103033

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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