Dolomite Products Fined for Quarry Blast Debris in Penfield Park
Dolomite Products, a mining company operating in Penfield, New York, has been fined $135,000 by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) following an incident where debris from a quarry blast landed in a local park. The blast, which occurred in September, sent 22 rocks into the park, including one weighing 40 pounds. Although no injuries were reported, the debris caused damage to a car's sunroof and the surrounding playground and pickleball courts. As a result, all blasting operations at Dolomite's eight quarries have been halted until the company complies with updated safety regulations. The DEC has emphasized the seriousness of the incident, noting the potential risk to public safety. 
