- (a) All Clear Signal. An "all clear" signal shall be sounded before any person is allowed to return to the blast site after a blast.
- (b) Destroying Empty Containers. No person shall be permitted to remain within 100 feet (30.48 meters) of a burning pile of empty explosives containers.
- (c) Removing Containers. Empty explosives containers shall not be removed from the mining premises.
- (d) Work on Blast Area. Only persons necessary to the shotloading operation shall be permitted to work in front of the face of the blast area when a primary blast is being loaded.
History Note: Authority G.S. 74‑24.4(a);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1994;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2018.