Herke Quarry Portable 1

AbandonedCrushed, Broken BasaltSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateWashington
CountyYakima
Nearest TownYakima
Coordinates46.53556, -120.75111

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Basalt

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorHerke Rock & Construction
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4503520

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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