Burke Quarry

AbandonedCrushed, Broken GraniteSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke
Nearest TownMorganton
Coordinates35.69682, -81.64598

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Granite

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorVulcan Construction Materials, LP
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3102097

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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