Independence Quarry & Mill

AbandonedCementFacilityMSHA

Location

StateKansas
CountyMontgomery
Nearest TownIndependence
Coordinates37.20432, -95.69002

Commodities

PrimaryCement
SecondaryCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorBuzzi Unicem USA
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1400162

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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