Clodfelter Quarry to Conduct Blasting on October 20
Mahaffey Enterprises has scheduled a controlled blasting operation at the quarry site near Kennewick.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Safety
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Mahaffey Enterprises is set to conduct a scheduled blasting operation at Clodfelter Quarry on October 20, 2026. Residents in Kennewick and rural Benton County may hear the explosions at midday.
Why it matters
The activity is a controlled industrial event managed by the firm to ensure necessary site operations occur. Officials have confirmed that there is no public threat associated with the planned blasting.
The controlled explosion is slated for 12 p.m. at the quarry, which is located off Clodfelter Road southwest of Kennewick. Benton County Fire District 1 has verified the event status.
The players
Mahaffey Enterprises
This is the company responsible for operating the Clodfelter Quarry and overseeing the scheduled blasting activities.
Benton County Fire District 1
This local agency provides fire and emergency response services and confirmed that the upcoming blasting poses no threat to the public.
The details
The scheduled blasting at Clodfelter Quarry may result in audible noise for individuals living in the immediate vicinity and parts of the surrounding county. Authorities have coordinated to ensure the event remains contained to the designated industrial site.
Timeline
October 20, 2026
12 p.m. on October 20, 2026
Seasonal Patterns
The blasting operation follows standard compliance protocols established by the Benton County noise and nuisance ordinance standards. It reflects recurring industrial maintenance cycles common for regional quarries operating throughout the year.
Residents in Kennewick and rural Benton County should expect to hear noise resulting from the explosions at midday. No evacuation or safety precautions are necessary as local fire officials have confirmed the event presents no threat.
The takeaway
Local authorities have verified that this event is a routine industrial process rather than an emergency. Residents can prepare for midday noise but do not need to take any precautionary safety measures.
Further reading
For more information on community alerts, visit the Kennewick Safety section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AppleValleyNewsNow.
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