Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
SubChapter B - Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Mining Products |
Part 7 - Testing by Applicant or Third Party |
Subpart D - Multiple-Shot Blasting Units |
§ 7.69 - Approval marking.
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§ 7.69 Approval marking.
Each approved blasting unit shall be identified as permissible by a legible and permanent marking securely attached, stamped, or molded to the outside of the unit. This marking shall include the following:
(a) The assigned MSHA approval number.
(b) The maximum blasting circuit resistance.
(c) A warning that the unit's components must not be disassembled or removed.
(d) The replacement battery types if the unit has replaceable batteries.
(e) A warning placed next to the charging connector that the battery only be charged in a fresh air location if rechargeable batteries are used.
(f) A warning that the unit is compatible only with detonators that will -
(1) Fire when an average of 1.5 amperes is applied for 5 milliseconds;
(2) Not misfire when up to an average 100 amperes is applied for 10 milliseconds; and
(3) Not fire when a current of 250 milliamperes or less is applied.