Sexton Mine

Dimension Limestone abandoned · Pershing County, Nevada

AbandonedDimension LimestoneSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNevada
CountyPershing
Nearest TownWinnemucca
Coordinates40.85139, -117.72750

Commodities

PrimaryDimension Limestone

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorNutritional Additives
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2600734
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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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