Juniper Ridge Quarry

Construction Sand and Gravel active · Lyon County, Nevada

ActiveConstruction Sand and GravelSurfaceMSHA

Section

What kind of site this is
QUARRIED · CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVBENCHESSECTION · ILLUSTRATIVE

Drawn as a quarry or pit, where the rock or gravel itself is the product. The ore color stands for construction sand and gravel. Federal records note the kind of operation and its status, not its depth or layout, so this is a typical example rather than a survey of this site.

Location

StateNevada
CountyLyon
Nearest TownFernley
Coordinates39.65056, -119.18611

Commodities

PrimaryConstruction Sand and Gravel

Mine Details

StatusActive
TypeSurface
OperatorJoy Engineering
Employees5
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2602923
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What This Means

This is an active mining operation regulated by MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration). Active mines operate under federal safety standards and are subject to regular inspections. If you live near an active mine, the operator is required to comply with environmental regulations including dust control, water discharge permits, and noise standards. Contact your state environmental agency if you have concerns about a specific operation.

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