Athens Quarry

AbandonedCrushed, Broken SlateSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNew York
CountyGreene
Nearest TownAthens
Coordinates42.24139, -73.86528

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Slate

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorThe Blue Rock Co. Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3003755

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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