Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 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 |
§ 75.1328 - Damaged or deteriorated explosives and detonators.
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§ 75.1328 Damaged or deteriorated explosives and detonators.
(a) Damaged explosives or detonators shall be -
(1) Placed in separate containers constructed of nonconductive and nonsparking materials; and
(2) Removed from the mine or placed in a magazine and removed when the magazine is resupplied.
(b) Damaged detonators shall be shunted, if practicable, either before being removed from the mine or placed in a magazine.
(c) Deteriorated explosives and detonators shall be handled and disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.