The Frederick County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday greenlighted Carmeuse Lime and Stone’s proposal for a new limestone quarry in Clear Brook, ending months of debate surrounding the international mining company’s plan that was strongly opposed by some neighbors. On a 5-2 vote, the board approved Carmeuse’s application to rezone 392 acres from Rural Areas (RA) to Extractive Mining (EM)…
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Permitting Update: Virginia
A revised land-use plan for northeastern Frederick County approved by the board of supervisors designates no additional acreage for extractive mining. The 4-3 vote was a win for numerous Clear Brook-area residents who have been outspoken about not wanting more mining where they live, but it doesn’t guarantee against the possibility of more mining. The version of the Northeast Land…
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According to WSMV4 News, people who live close to a rock quarry on Highway 12S in Ashland City, Tenn., said their complaints about noise and damage to their homes have been ignored by city officials. Walker’s Trucking and Excavating owns a quarry that homeowners said they have complained about for years as it is permitted in a residential area. Complaints…
Read MoreCarmeuse Lime and Stone Donates Limestone for Park
Carmeuse Lime and Stone recently donated 4,000 tons of limestone to Wald Park, Inc., a nonprofit in Maysville, Ky., that is renovating a park into a modern, state-of-the-art sports complex for the surrounding community.
Read MoreMSHA Update
The Mine Safety and Health Administration Has Had a Busy Summer. Here’s What You Need to Know. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreThree Quarries Targeted by MSHA in July Impact Inspections
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 161 citations during special impact inspections conducted at 11 coal mines and six metal and nonmetal mines in July.
Read MoreBack on the Job
May 15, 2016 – Officials with Carmeuse Lime and Stone said they will be recalling most of the workers laid off at the company’s Maysville, Ken., facility this spring. In early March, Carmeuse laid off 76 employees and will be recalling 69 of those employees, based upon increased demand for its products, according to the company. Officials said they are hopeful…
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