Readfield Plant

AbandonedSand, Industrial NECSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyWaupaca
Nearest TownReadfield
Coordinates44.27311, -88.77046

Commodities

PrimarySand, Industrial NEC
SecondarySand, Common

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorA.F. Gelhar Co., Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4701963

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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