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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit TerminalWayne, MIMSHA 2002303 | CementFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1979 | National Gypsum CompanyReported operatorLafarge S AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| De Vries PitKent, MIMSHA 2000705 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/1994 | E De Vries & Sons IncReported operatorDe Vries Wallace BReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DIAMONDLeelanau, MINear Traverse CityMSHA 2003128 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/02/2012 | R W Popp Excavating IncReported operatorRonald W PoppReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Diamond Crusher #2Oceana, MIMSHA 2001184 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/07/1987 | Paul C Miller CompanyReported operatorRussell P MillerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Diamond Drill DeptMarquette, MIMSHA 2001006 | Iron OreSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/04/1985 | Cleveland-Cliffs Iron CompanyReported operatorCleveland-Cliffs IncReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DIAMOND PORTABLE CRUSHERCharlevoix, MIMSHA 2002729 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 11/07/1996 | Manthei Development CorpReported operatorMark L Manthei; James MantheiReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DIAMOND SCREEN PLANTOttawa, MIMSHA 2002862 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/28/1997 | S & M Gravel IncReported operatorMark SloothaakReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dickenson County PitsDickinson, MIMSHA 2002677 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/31/1985 | Proksch Construction CompanyReported operatorProksch C AReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dickinson County PitDickinson, MINear Iron MountainMSHA 2001214 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/31/2007 | Champion, Inc.Reported operatorWilliam C VerretteReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dickinson County PitDickinson, MIMSHA 2002577 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/15/1981 | Paquin & Sons IncReported operatorJames G PaquinReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dickinson County PitDickinson, MIMSHA 2002686 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 06/13/1985 | Fox Valley Construction CompanyReported operatorGarvey JamesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dickinson County PitsDickinson, MIMSHA 2002579 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/28/1985 | Schinella-Mottes Construction CompanyReported operatorEugene R MottesReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dickinson County PitsDickinson, MIMSHA 2002701 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 03/14/1986 | Duffek Sand & Gravel IncReported operatorPaul Duffek; Calvin KruegerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dickman Road Wash PlantCalhoun, MIMSHA 2001040 | Construction Sand and GravelFacility | AbandonedStatus date: 09/01/1981 | Cole Brothers Contractors IncReported operatorGary MolineReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dixie PitOakland, MINear HollyMSHA 2003561 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 08/12/2026 | Green Thumb Lawnscaping Inc.Reported operatorJohn Zito; Daniel ZitoReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dixon Pit And MillWashtenaw, MIMSHA 2001624 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/02/1980 | Holloway Sand & Gravel Company IncReported operatorDaniel W HollowayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D & J Gravel CompanyLivingston, MIMSHA 2000700 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/06/1985 | D & J Gravel Company IncReported operatorDavid JonckheereReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| D.L.F., Inc.St Clair, MINear MemphisMSHA 2003466 | Sand, CommonSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/13/2020 | D.L.F., Inc.Reported operatorDennis L FettyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dnr PitOakland, MIMSHA 2002614 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 04/22/1985 | Holloway Sand & Gravel Company IncReported operatorDaniel W HollowayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Donald Reynolds Sand & GravelSanilac, MIMSHA 2002763 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/05/1987 | Donald Reynolds Sand & GravelReported operatorDonald Reynolds Sand & GravelReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Douglas MineAllegan, MIMSHA 2000400 | Misc. Nonmetallic Mnls. NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/21/1982 | Charles E DouglasReported operatorDouglas Charles EReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Doug'S GravelCheboygan, MIMSHA 2002903 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/21/1993 | Doug'S GravelReported operatorPassino DouglasReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Drake PitWashtenaw, MIMSHA 2002521 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/10/1985 | Holloway Sand & Gravel Company IncReported operatorDaniel W HollowayReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dredge 1Mason, MINear LudingtonMSHA 2003467 | Sand, Industrial NECSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 07/30/2015 | Hilton Marine ConstructionReported operatorRalph HiltonReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| DREDGE OPERATIONSKent, MINear Grand RapidsMSHA 2001295 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/29/2003 | Coit Avenue Gravel CompanyReported operatorAndrew DykemaReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Drenth Brothers Sand PitAntrim, MIMSHA 2002528 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 05/06/1985 | Howes & Howes Trucking IncReported operatorHowes GeneReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DrobenaManistee, MIMSHA 2002753 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 09/23/1988 | Overland Gravel & Trucking CompanyReported operatorOverland Gravel & Trucking CompanyReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| DUBEY CRUSHER # 1Alpena, MINear AlpenaMSHA 2002660 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 01/30/2006 | Alpena Aggregate IncReported operatorEarl R DubeyReported controller | Production / employmentSafety recordsView source coverage → |
| Dunaetz PitBerrien, MIMSHA 2001557 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/06/1985 | Yerington Construction CompanyReported operatorYerington John G (Estate) & G W HepplerReported controller | Neither history importedView source coverage → |
| Dunbar Excavating IncorporatedWexford, MIMSHA 2000771 | Construction Sand and GravelSurface | AbandonedStatus date: 12/18/1986 | Dunbar Excavating IncReported operatorDunbar DavidReported 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.