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Worker Killed In Accident At Capital Region Rock Quarry
An employee at a rock quarry in the region has died following an on-the-job accident.
The incident happened in Rensselaer County at around 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at R.J. Valente Gravel in Grafton, located on State Route 2, according to State police.
A preliminary investigation determined that Darren Miller, age 35, of Poestenkill, was working at the facility when a piece of equipment fell and struck him, police said.
Miller was pronounced dead at the scene.
In addition to State police, crews from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the Grafton Fire Department also respon…
