Vanhorn

AbandonedTalcSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateTexas
CountyHudspeth
Nearest TownVan Horn
Coordinates31.05410, -104.82680

Commodities

PrimaryTalc

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorUnimin Texas Company L P
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4101295

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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