Richmond Quarry

AbandonedCrushed, Broken GraniteSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRichmond City (City)
Nearest TownRichmond
Coordinates37.50639, -77.43222

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Granite

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorVulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4406181

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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