MSHA - Code of Federal Regulations - 30 CFR 75.1328
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MSHA - Title 30 CFR
30 CFR § 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.

Subpart O--Hoisting and Mantrips