Melvin Stone Ross County Plant

AbandonedSand, Industrial NECSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateOhio
CountyRoss
Nearest TownChillicothe
Coordinates39.35590, -82.96781

Commodities

PrimarySand, Industrial NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorThe Melvin Stone Company LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3304674

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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