Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 805 - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CABINET
Chapter 4 - Division of Explosives and Blasting
Section 805 KAR 4:145 - Inspection after blasting
Universal Citation: 805 KY Admin Regs Service 4:145
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO: KRS 351.350, 351.990
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 351.335 requires the Department for Natural Resources to promulgate rules and administrative regulations concerning the manufacture, transportation, sale, storage, or use of explosives and unassembled components of explosives, and the maintenance of such explosives which has a direct bearing on safety to life and property. This administrative regulation effects the provisions of that law.
Section 1. Inspection after Blasting.
(1) Immediately after the blast has been
fired, the firing line shall be disconnected from the blasting machine, or
where power switches are used, they shall be locked open or in the "off"
position.
(2) Sufficient time shall
be allowed, not less than fifteen (15) minutes in tunnels, for the smoke and
fumes to leave the blasted area before returning to the shot. An inspection of
the area and the surrounding rubble shall be made by the blaster to determine
if all charges have been exploded before employees are allowed to return to the
operation.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 351.335
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