HISTORICAL SITES / RESEARCH DIRECTORY
Find the public record behind a former mining site. Explore reported locations, mined materials and operating history as a starting point for acquisition, reuse or reclamation research.
History means records exist in the imported sources, including older periods. Missing history is not evidence of a clean safety record. Operator and controller names are the last relationships reported in the Mines snapshot; they are not verified current property owners.
| Mine / reported location | Material / type | Reported status | Reported relationships | Available history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable Plant #1 Pima, AZNear TucsonMSHA 0202833 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/12/2024 | Ashton Company IncReported operatorNena Ashton; Larry E AshtonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable Plant #2Maricopa, AZMSHA 0201624 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/11/1983 | Edward S Kelton Contracting Company IncReported operatorKelton Edward SReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| PORTABLE PLANT #2Pinal, AZNear GilbertMSHA 0203135 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/17/2014 | M R TANNER MINING INCReported operatorMaurice R Tanner JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable Plant #2 - CrusherPima, AZNear CoolidgeMSHA 0202462 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/11/2022 | Ashton Company IncReported operatorNena Ashton; Larry E AshtonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable Plant #3Navajo, AZNear ShowlowMSHA 0202944 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/16/2009 | Linden Pearce Constr., Inc.Reported operatorJoy T Pearce JrReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable Plant- SaffordGreenlee, AZNear SaffordMSHA 0202588 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/30/2005 | Tri County Materials, IncReported operatorGeorge Vlassis; Peter Vlassis; Steven VlassisReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable Read Screen AllPima, AZNear PimaMSHA 0202764 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/03/2023 | Jim Bush Sand & GravelReported operatorPatti BushReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable Rip Rap PlantMaricopa, AZNear GilbertMSHA 0203181 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/11/2011 | Pioneer Sand CompanyReported operatorJLL Partners IncorporatedReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable ScreenMohave, AZNear Golden ValleyMSHA 0202902 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/24/2013 | Oz RockReported operatorO'Neill Joseph P & Bill ZiegenmeyonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable ScreenPima, AZNear TucsonMSHA 0203068 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/27/2007 | Ashton Company Inc Contractors & EngineersReported operatorNena Ashton; Larry E AshtonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable ScreenSanta Cruz, AZNear Rio RicoMSHA 0203172 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/14/2010 | GRG ConstructionReported operatorGlen R GreerReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| PORTABLE SCREENING PLANTCochise, AZNear DouglasMSHA 0200622 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/14/2016 | Maddux & Sons IncReported operatorClinton R Maddux; James C MadduxReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable Screening PlantCoconino, AZMSHA 0202212 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/15/1988 | Northern MaterialsReported operatorM J Buck" Brown"Reported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Portable Screening Plant 12-001Maricopa, AZMSHA 0202202 | Crushed, Broken Stone NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/07/1986 | Ball Ball & Brosamer IncReported operatorBrosamer RobertReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Portable Unit No 1Maricopa, AZMSHA 0201135 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 10/20/1989 | Cornerstone Materials IncReported operatorStewart John WReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Portable Wash PlantPinal, AZMSHA 0202547 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/06/1992 | Bismarck Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorWilliam FaimanReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Portable Wash Plant #1Mohave, AZNear MeadviewMSHA 0203330 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/11/2016 | White Water Mining LLCReported operatorJohn White; Dwayne WatsonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Portable Wash Plant #2Maricopa, AZMSHA 0202398 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/08/1990 | Arizona Crushers IncReported operatorGeupel Carl M Construction Company IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| PORTABLE WASH PLANT NO 0012Coconino, AZMSHA 0202635 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/30/1998 | Superstition Crushing LlcReported operatorJohnny Weik IIIReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Portland MineMohave, AZMSHA 0202154 | Gold OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/19/1988 | Western States Minerals CorpReported operatorW S Holding CorpReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| PowerscreenPima, AZNear SahuaritaMSHA 0203244 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/19/2010 | Lamb RockReported operatorDelberta Ann LambReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Power Screen #131La Paz, AZNear QuartziteMSHA 0203248 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/28/2022 | Pioneer Landscaping Materials, IncReported operatorJLL Partners IncorporatedReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Power Screen (Portable)Coconino, AZMSHA 0202203 | PumiceSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/20/1990 | Winona CindersReported operatorStanley NovakReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Precious Metals Recovery (Calego 1 & 2)Yavapai, AZMSHA 0202411 | Gold OreFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 08/21/1989 | Precious Metals Recovery IncReported operatorPrecious Metals Recovery IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Prescott Valley GraniteYavapai, AZNear DeweyMSHA 0202661 | Crushed, Broken GraniteSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/30/2007 | Prescott Valley GraniteReported operatorEdwin N Respondek; Joseph RaleighReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| PR GYPSUM - WINKELMAN MINEPinal, AZNear PinalMSHA 0200165 | GypsumSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/22/2011 | PR Gypsum, LLCReported operatorTableros Prearmados De Cemento, SAReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Professional Crushing Portable CrusMaricopa, AZMSHA 0201954 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 02/15/1980 | Professional Crushing & ContractingReported operatorProfessional Crushing & ContractingReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Project 511Mohave, AZMSHA 0202105 | Silver OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/25/1983 | E P & A IncReported operatorPardue ErwinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| PT#2Cochise, AZNear Sierra VistaMSHA 0203304 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/26/2013 | Bray Construction, IncReported operatorAndrew M BrayReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Pueblo Pebbles PitPima, AZMSHA 0201927 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/07/1987 | Pueblo Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorBreen DennisReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
Use the mine name and reported location to investigate county parcel and title records, mineral rights, access and planning constraints. MSHA mailing addresses are addresses of record and may not locate the mine. Confirm the parcel and current ownership separately.
EPA mine-site redevelopment primer ↗Check official reclamation inventories and state or tribal programmes for documented hazards, project status and programme criteria. A matching name or an MSHA abandoned status alone does not confirm a programme match.
OSMRE abandoned mine land programme ↗Source: MSHA public datasets. Production history checks quarterly and annual mine production/employment records. Safety history checks violations, inspections and accident reports; other source coverage is available on each mine profile.