Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
SubChapter K - Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health |
Part 57 - Safety and Health Standards - Underground Metal and Nonmetal Mines |
Subpart E - Explosives |
Storage - Surface and Underground |
§ 57.6102 - Explosive material storage practices.
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§ 57.6102 Explosive material storage practices.
(a) Explosive material shall be -
(1) Stored in a manner to facilitate use of oldest stocks first;
(2) Stored according to brand and grade in such a manner as to facilitate identification; and
(3) Stacked in a stable manner but not more than 8 feet high.
(b) Explosives and detonators shall be stored in closed nonconductive containers except that nonelectric detonating devices may be stored on nonconductive racks provided the case-insert instructions and the date-plant-shift code are maintained with the product.