Barrick-Legore Quarry

AbandonedLimeSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateMaryland
CountyFrederick
Nearest Town?
Coordinates39.55554, -77.30398

Commodities

PrimaryLime

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorS W Barrick & Sons
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1800016

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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