Limestone Quarry Operations and Limestone Processing Operations

Limestone quarry processes and operations represented in the inventory
presented in this
report include:

Removal of overburden using heavy equipment
Transfer of overburden to on-site storage
Quarry operations required to remove stone from deposit including
drilling, cutting, prying,
and use of explosive charges.
On-site transport of stone using heavy equipment.
Transport of scrap stone to on-site storage
Onsite generation of energy and compressed air
Capture and treatment of wastewater
Upstream production of energy and fuels
Limestone processing processes and operations represented in this
portion of the inventory include:

Primary shaping of stone into large, less-refined pieces, such as tiles
or flagstone
Application of a surface finish or texture
Secondary shaping, including hand detailing, of stone into specific products
Packaging of finished limestone products or slabs for shipment
On-site transport of stone using heavy equipment, such as forklifts
Transport of scrap stone to on-site storage or reclamation
Onsite generation of energy and compressed air
Capture and treatment of wastewater and other waste materials such as dust
Upstream production of energy and fuels