Cave City Sand- Pit 1

AbandonedGround SilicaSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateMissouri
CountySte Genevieve
Nearest TownBloomsdale
Coordinates38.03306, -90.24306

Commodities

PrimaryGround Silica

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorCave City Sand Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2302488

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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