Clifton Quarry

AbandonedCrushed, Broken TraprockSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyPassaic
Nearest TownClifton
Coordinates40.87735, -74.18416

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Traprock

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorTilcon New York Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2800035

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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