Mason City Plant & Quarry

AbandonedCementFacilityMSHA

Location

StateIowa
CountyCerro Gordo
Nearest TownMason City
Coordinates43.17139, -93.20111

Commodities

PrimaryCement
SecondaryCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorHolcim (US) Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1300148

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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