Public Notice: 05/25/2024 [393b86b8050e46dc09b93c662e7ffc2e]

Public Notice Blasting Schedule Wayco Inc., 198 O’Connell Road, Waymart, PA 18472 proposes blasting at its Didder Ridge Quarry operation, SMP# 64160301, located in Palmyra Township, Wayne County, PA. The areas in which blasting will occur are located North of Purdytown Turnpike (SR 0590). Blasting will be conducted in compliance with all State and Federal laws between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., as necessary Monday through Saturday, weather permitting. This time schedule may vary on occasion depending on the following emergency conditions: 1. Weather conditions such as fog, heavy rain, snowstorms, lighting storms, low cloud cover and thermal inversions. 2. Mechanical and/or electrical failure such as to vehicles, charging equipment, or blasting machinery. 3. Dangerous conditions to company personnel, private individuals, or equipment. Warning signs will be placed along the perimeter and at the entrance to the operation, and the following signals will be used for the blast: WARNING BLAST SIGNAL – Three (3) blasts lasting approximately five (5) seconds at least one minute prior to detonation. ALL CLEAR SIGNAL – One (1) long blast lasting approximately ten (10) seconds. Signals shall be of sufficient power to be heard 1,000 feet from the blast site. The access roads will be blocked ten minutes before each detonation. When blasting operations are conditioned within 800 feet of Purdytown Turnpike (SR 0590) or Old State Route, precautionary measures will be taken to safeguard the public by stopping vehicular traffic prior to and for the duration of the blast.

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