Foster Materials

AbandonedCrushed, Broken SandstoneSurfaceMSHA

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySchuylkill
Nearest TownHegins
Coordinates40.65778, -76.51417

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Sandstone

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorHMMK LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3608876

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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