(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.