In Miami-Dade County, there are at least nine limestone quarries operating with active blasting permits. Thousands of homeowners within a blast radius of approximately three to four miles can feel shock waves. Damage caused by shockwaves can include cracked foundations and roof leaks, as wells as cracked walls, ceilings and floors. (Credit: Salienko Evgenii/Shutterstock) In Miami-Dade County, there are at least nine limestone quarries operating with active blasting permits. Thousands of homeowners within a blast radius of approximately three to four miles can feel shock waves. Damage caused by shockwaves can include cracked foundations and roof leaks, as wells as cracked walls, ceilings and floors. (Credit: Salienko Evgenii/Shutterstock)

A Miami-Dade County jury awarded Hialeah homeowners a $62,000 verdict after their insurance company denied coverage for damage to their home after nearby rock mining blasting.

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