Arenero La Cima

AbandonedSand, CommonSurfaceMSHA

Location

StatePuerto Rico
CountyArecibo
Nearest TownArecibo
Coordinates18.28583, -66.73667

Commodities

PrimarySand, Common

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorTerratek Corp.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID5400489

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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