Man Dies After Falling Rocks Strike Heavy Machinery at Seymour Quarry
A 41-year-old man from Wallingford died after being struck by falling rocks at Haynes Quarry in Seymour on Monday morning. Police stated the victim was operating heavy machinery when several loose rocks fell from the cliff.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 24, 2026 —
A 41-year-old man from Wallingford died Monday morning after being struck by falling rocks at Haynes Quarry in Seymour. The incident occurred when several loose rocks fell from a cliff while the man was operating heavy machinery.
Seymour Police were called to the scene at Haynes Quarry following reports of the incident. Upon arrival, authorities confirmed that the victim, a resident of Wallingford, had sustained fatal injuries. The specific circumstances leading to the rockfall are under investigation.
According to police statements, the victim was actively engaged in operating heavy machinery at the time of the incident. It was during this activity that loose rocks dislodged from the adjacent cliff face, striking the machinery and the operator.
Further details regarding the quarry’s operational status, safety protocols, or any ongoing inspections were not immediately available. The cause of the rockfall remains under investigation by local authorities.
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