§ 57.6604 - Precautions during storms.  


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  • § 57.6604 Precautions during storms.

    During the approach and progress of an electrical storm -

    (a) Surface blasting operations shall be suspended and persons withdrawn from the blast area or to a safe location; or

    (b) Underground electronic or electrical blasting operations that are capable of being initiated by lightning shall be suspended and all persons withdrawn from the blast area or to a safe location.

    [61 FR 36801, July 12, 1996, as amended at 85 FR 2027, Jan. 14, 2020]