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​Stone Quarry To Conduct Blasting In Warrington

All blasting activities will be monitored and conducted according to state and federal laws, quarry officials said.

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WARRINGTON, PA — The Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. will be conducting blasting activities at its Warrington Quarry located on Easton Road on Tuesday, April 8 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

As mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, all blasting activities will be monitored and conducted according to state and federal laws, quarry officials said.

Before the detonation, depending on proximity to Warrington, people may hear the following:

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  • At least one minute but no more than two minutes before the detonation, an air horn signal of three bursts, each lasting 5-10 seconds, will be sounded
  • Following the inspection of the blast area, a single 10-second air horn signal will be sounded.

Adverse weather conditions, equipment breakdowns, personnel illnesses and other unforeseen issues may make it necessary - in the interest of safety - to conduct unscheduled blasting operations on occasion.

To be added to a blast notification list, contact: notifyme@jdm-inc.com . The company will need your name, the address of your home or business, and an email address

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If you have questions or concerns regarding any blasting operations, contact the quarry's Environmental/Safety Director, Jim Furey at notifyme@jdm-inc.com

Eureka Stone Quarry, Inc. is located at 800 Lower State Road, Chalfont 18914. For information visit JDM-INC.com or call 215-822-0593.

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