Oley No 1 Quarry

AbandonedCementFacilityMSHA

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
Nearest TownReading
Coordinates40.34342, -75.77611

Commodities

PrimaryCement

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorLehigh Cement Company LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3600186

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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