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Alton suspends blasting at Green Oaks after rock lands in driveway; state and federal investigators involved
Summary
Following a Sept. 24 blast at a Green Oaks quarry, town officials say a piece of rock traveled roughly 1,855 feet and landed in a Coffin Brook Road driveway. The selectmen suspended blasting at the site and the contractor's permit was revoked pending MSHA and state police reports.
Alton — The selectmen on Oct. 14 voted to suspend blasting at a Green Oaks quarry after town responders found a chunk of rock in a Coffin Brook Road driveway that investigators traced to a Sept. 24 detonation at the Green Oaks site.
Chief (fire department) told the board he was notified of the explosion while crews were handling other incidents, then confirmed with police that a fragment found in a driveway came from the quarry blast. He said he conducted door-to-door checks and learned residents across town reported an unusual, loud explosion.
The chief said he contacted an investigator from the Mine Safety and…
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