Orono Plant

AbandonedCrushed, Broken TraprockFacilityMSHA

Location

StateMaine
CountyPenobscot
Nearest TownOrono
Coordinates44.87315, -68.67585

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Traprock

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorLane Construction Corp
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1700118

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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