Lightning Strike Closes Quarry

A lightning strike occurred Tuesday at the Oconee Rock Quarry near Walhalla and, Oconee County says, repairs are expected to take five to six days. The lightning bolt hit the jaw crusher and damaged the frequency inverter. The damage occurred at a time for scheduled maintenance and the re-construction of two cone crushers.

For the next approximate five to six days, quarry rock production is halted for the duration of the repairs. A return to normal operations is expected Friday, April 23.

Products currently available at the Quarry are:

  • 2” x 3” Surge
  • Screenings
  • Asphalt Sand
  • Class B, C, and D Rip Rap
  • Class E and Flat Boulders

Crusher status and product availability can be found on the Rock Quarry webpage
at www.oconeesc.com/departments/rock-quarry.

Citizens and patrons may also contact the Oconee County Rock Quarry by phone at 864-638-4214 or by email at [email protected].

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