Wilshire Sand & Gravel

AbandonedSand, CommonSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNew York
CountySuffolk
Nearest TownEdgewood
Coordinates40.77555, -73.24111

Commodities

PrimarySand, Common

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorP.E.M. Island Materials Corp.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3003677

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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