Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
SubChapter O - Coal Mine Safety and Health |
Part 75 - Mandatory Safety Standards - Underground Coal Mines |
Subpart N - Explosives and Blasting |
§ 75.1326 - Examination after blasting.
Latest version.
-
§ 75.1326 Examination after blasting.
(a) After blasting, the blasting area shall not be entered until it is clear of smoke and dust.
(b) Immediately after the blasting area has cleared, a qualified person or a person working in the presence of and under the direction of a qualified person, shall examine the area for misfires, methane and other hazardous conditions.
(c) If a round has partially detonated, the qualified person shall immediately leave the area and no person shall reenter the affected area for at least 5 minutes.