Construction Blasting Incident That Injured Four Workers Results In Additional Saturday Blasting To Remedy Misfire In City of Franklin

Press release from the City of Franklin:

February 6, 2021

Franklin, TN – Following a construction blasting misfire yesterday that injured four workers, the State Fire Marshal's Office authorized additional blasting today to detonate the remaining charge. The follow-up blast took place around noon at the Milcrofton Utility District construction site, located near Wolverton Dr. in the McKay’s Mill area of Franklin.

An emergency alert (reverse 911) was issued to residents in the surrounding area within a 2,000-foot radius of the blast site.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has jurisdiction over blasting and is investigating yesterday’s incident, which occurred around 5:15 PM.

Have you signed up for the Williamson County Emergency Alert System (Everbridge)? This reverse 911 mass notification system was activated today to notify residents of blasting. Sign up today or log in to make sure your information is current at https://bit.ly/311fzNr

This press release was produced by the City of Franklin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.