GroundRules
4VAC25-40-820: Procedure where a misfire occurs during a blast
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
- Agency 25. Department of Energy
- Chapter 40. Safety and Health Regulations for Mineral Mining
- Part VI. Explosives—Surface and Underground
A. No person shall enter the blasting area for at least 15 minutes except in the case of safety fuse where special approvals apply.
B. Misfires shall be disposed of in a safe manner by the certified blaster.
C. The blast area shall be guarded or barricaded and posted with warning signs until the misfire has been cleared.
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