Construction Sand and Gravel abandoned · Tooele County, Utah
| State | Utah |
| County | Tooele |
| Nearest Town | Rush Valley |
| Coordinates | 40.46306, -112.49889 |
| Primary | Construction Sand and Gravel |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Rhine Construction LLC |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 4202659 |
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Refractory Quarry | 0.0 mi | Quartz | Producer |
| Murray Refractories Quarry | 0.6 mi | Silica | Producer |
| Amatrice Hill Variscite Deposit | 0.8 mi | Gemstone | Past Producer |
| Johnsons Mine | 1.0 mi | Construction Sand and Gravel | Intermittent |
| Elk Ridge Pit | 2.8 mi | Construction Sand and Gravel | Abandoned |
| Grantsville Pit | 2.8 mi | Construction Sand and Gravel | Intermittent |
| Grantsville Gravel Pit No. 6 | 3.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Grantsville Gravel Pit No 6 | 3.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Ut. Dept of Hwys Gravel Pit No. 23031 | 3.1 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Portable #1 | 3.2 mi | Construction Sand and Gravel | Abandoned |
| Ut Dept Hwys Gravel Pit 23032 | 3.2 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Utah Dept Hwys Gravel Pit 23032 | 3.2 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
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.