Portable Rock Drill #315

AbandonedCrushed, Broken Limestone NECSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateIowa
CountyBlack Hawk
Nearest TownElk Run Heights
Coordinates42.46333, -92.24639

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC
SecondaryConstruction Sand and Gravel

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorBMC Aggregates LC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1302198

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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