PENFIELD, N.Y. — On Monday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced $135,000 in fines against Dolomite Products Company Inc, a mining company. This is due to an incident back on Sept. 15, 2025, when the company blasted rock and other debris into a nearby public park, about a quarter of a mile away.
The incident caused 22 rocks to be blasted from the quarry, landing in the adjacent Penfield Town Park on Whalen Road. No one received any injuries.
A 40-pound rock landed 1,345 feet from the blast site.
“DEC took immediate action to hold Dolomite accountable for its unacceptable failures in last September’s blast at its quarry that impacted a nearby recreational area – including a children’s playground – in clear violation of its mining permit,” Commissioner Lefton said. “Although the incident resulted in propelling nearly two dozen rocks and resulted in substantial damage to the playground, a pickle ball court, and a nearby vehicle, thankfully no injuries were reported. Incidents like this have the potential for deadly consequences and DEC will ensure regulated facilities face consequences when they fail to comply with New York State’s strict rules and regulations in place to protect communities and the environment.”…