Pigeon Road Pit Drill / Blasting

2026-11-03

All blasting operations will be strictly coordinated with the County ' s on - site representatives , and the local fire department ( if required ), emphasizing the safe and efficient removal of rock without impact to surrounding structures and resources . Blasts will be designed to minimize ground vibrations and to maximize protection for surrounding structures and resources . Blasts will comply with the following requirements : 1 . Blasting will occur only during the hours of 7 : 00 a . m . to 5 : 30 p . m . on Monday through Friday . No blasting will occur on Saturdays , Sundays , or state or federal holidays . 2 . Blasting will occur only as set forth in the blasting schedule , except in emergency situations , such as electrical storms or where public safety requires an unscheduled detonation . 3 . Warning signals will be sounded before and after each blast to warn of the impending blast and to indicate all clear . The warning and all - clear signals shall be audible within a quarter - mile radius and will be distinguishable from one another . All individuals involved will be instructed on what the signals mean . Any persons within the safety zone around the blast site shall be evacuated prior to each detonation . 4 . Access to blasting areas shall be restricted . The County or its contractor shall actively control access to the blasting areas before and after each blast , until it has been determined that no unusual circumstances exist and that access to and travel in or through the area can safely resume . 5 . Areas in which charged holes are awaiting firing shall be guarded , barricaded , and posted or flagged against unauthorized entry ...

New York

2026-04-28