Public Notice: 07/05/2024 [9c16caf18b7764ba7e47efc771b48d11]

BLASTING NOTICE H&K Group, Inc., 2052 Lucon Road, P.O. Box 196, Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474 proposes blasting at its Locust Ridge Quarry operation, SMP #45950302, located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The areas in which blasting will occur are located north and east of Locust Ridge Road (S.R. 4003). Blasting will be conducted in compliance with all State and Federal laws between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM as necessary Monday through Friday, weather permitting. This time schedule may vary on occasion depending on the following emergency conditions: 1. Weather conditions such as fog, heavy rain, snowstorms, lightning 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 5 seconds at least one minute prior to detonation. ALL CLEAR SIGNAL - One (1) long blast lasting approximately 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 conducted within 800 feet of Locust Ridge Road (S.R. 4003), precautionary measures will be taken to safeguard the public by stopping vehicular traffic prior to and for the duration of the blast.