Contents:-

1. Introduction – Definitions
2. Storage of Explosive
3. Transportation of Explosive
4. Safe Handling of explosive
5. Solid off blasting – danger & precautions
6. Short firing Tools
7. Duties & responsibilities of shotfirer etc.
8. Special precautions in special case
9. Do's & Don’ts
 Explosive
• An explosive substance is a solid or liquid substance (or mixture of substances)
which is in itself capable by chemical reaction of producing gas at such a
temperature and pressure and at such a speed as to cause damage to the
surroundings. ... An explosive article is an article containing one or more
explosive substances.
• TYPE OF EXPLOSIVE:-
A. Permitted Explosive
Only those explosive, Which are included in the official list of authorised
explosives issued by the chief controller of the explosive in india, may be used
for blasting in mines.
Only on passing the tests in an explosive approved as a
“Permitted” Explosive.
B. Non-Permitted Explosive
For certain operations such as shaft sinking and stone drifting, Where there is no
gas or coal dust present, explosive other than permitted explosive can be used.
“permitted explosive” means an explosive manufactured by such
firm and of such types as the Chief Inspector may, from time to time
specify by a general or special order;

“misfire” means the failure to explode of an entire charge of

explosives in a shot hole or blast hole;

“socket” means a shot hole or blast hole or part thereof remaining

after being charged with explosive and blasted, and which is not
known to be a misfired hole;
• Blown out shot
• Blown through shot
• Cut off shot
• Shot firer
• Explosive carrier
• Guards
• Magazine In charge
• Reserve Station
• Magazine
• Stemming
• Charging
• Priming
• Blasting
• Blasting off the solid
Definitions
• Explosives:-means gunpowder, nitrogycerine, nitroglycol, gun-cotton, di-
nitro-toluenetri-nitro-toluene, picric acid, di-nitor-phenol, tri-nitor-
resorcinol (styphnic act), cyclo-trimethylene-trinitramine, penta-erythritol-
tetranitrate, tetry1, nitorguanidine, lead azide, lead styphynate, fulminate
of mercury or any other metal, diazo-di-nitor-phenol, coloured fires or any
other substance whether a single chemical compound or a mixture of
substances, whether solid or liquid or gaseous used or manufactured with
a view to produce a practical effect by explosion or pyrotechnic effect; and
includes fog-signals, fireworks, fuses, rockets, percussion caps, detonators,
cartridges, ammunition of all descriptions and every adaptation or
preparation of an explosive as defined in this clause.
• Carriage:- includes any carriage, wagon, cart, truck, vehicle or other means
of conveying goods or passengers by land, in whatever manner the same
may be propelled
• competent person :- in relation to any work or any machinery, plant or equipment means a
person who has attained the age of twenty years and who has been duly appointed in writing by
the manager as a person competent to supervise or perform that work, or to supervise the
operation of that machinery, plant or equipment, and who is responsible for the duties assigned
to him, and includes a shot firer.
Controller:- includes Joint Chief Controller of Explosives, Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives,
[Controller of Explosives and Deputy Controller of Explosives].

Detonator:- means a small tube of aluminium or copper or other materials approved by the
Chief Controller

one end of which is closed and the other –

i. left open of insertion of safety fuse for the purpose of initiating explosion within the tube; or
ii. fitted with wires or other device for that purpose and sealed;
which is loaded with a charge of initiating explosives,. the charge being so designed as to
produce an explosion that would communicate to other tube similarly constructed and
charged;
Magazine:-means a building specially constructed in accordance with a design approved by the Chief
Controller and intended for storage of more than 5 kg of explosives;

Permitted explosives;-means authorized explosives which are permitted by the Director General of
Mines Safety to be used in underground coal mines;

Prohibited explosive:- means explosives which are prohibited by the Central Government under
Section 6 of the Act;

Blaster : means a person who is competent & is a holder of a valid certificate of shot Firer issued by
Explosives Dept. Govt. of India

Danger area: An area in which there may be danger to persons or property from flying material or
other hazardous condition resulting from a blast.

Detonator: Explosives commonly called blasting caps, or electric caps, or other similar devices used
to detonate commercial explosives.
Reserve Station.–No case or container containing explosives shall be left or kept in a mine except in a
place appointed by the manager for the purpose and legibly marked “RESERVE STATION”.
Detonator
• means a small tube of aluminium or copper or other materials
approved by the Chief Controller
• In conjunction with permitted explosives, only approved detonators
may be used for coal blasting.
• Only electric detonators with copper tube are permitted for use of
coal blasting.
• There are Two types of detonators:-
 Instantaneous copper electric detonators(CED)
 Copper Non-incendive short delay Detonator.
Blasting off the Solid
• Why permission is necessary from DGMS ?
1. Reg.198 of CMR 2017
(Conditions requiring use of permitted explosives)
2. Sub. reg. (2) of Reg. 171 of CMR 2017
(General precautions in gassy mines.)
3. reg. 199 of CMR 2017
(Precautions in the use of permitted explosives)
4.
 Solid Blasting
P5: Cut off test
9.5 % Ch4, 565gm inverse initiation & 20 times tested there is no explosion.

Non – incendive delay detonator

Normal (Ordinary) delay detonator – delay element is made of Potassium

permanganate & silicon which is incendive in nature and also the copper tube
produces slag which may ignite the gas. To avoid this danger detonator containing
the delay element of corn red lead and silicon pressed into dry core- fuse provided
in fine core lead sleeve has been devised. This delay element is very much less
incendive & the lead sleeve in melting reduces the temperature of the slag further.
Solid Blasting
 PTI JAMADOBA

0.3m 0.4m 0.585m

0.195m

Detonators
connected in Stemming Primer
series
Cartridge
0.3m 0.9m 1.8m 0.9m 0.3m

II
IV III III IV

III I III
I
0

II I I II

4.2m
 PTI JAMADOBA

Charge
Explosive
Lead
Wire
Steaming

Detonator

Coal Seam
Group Application Tests
P1 Used for instantaneous 1. Twenty-six shots of 142g of explosive, inversely primed and un-
blasting in undercut coal or stemmed, are fired into a methane/air mixture.
relieved rock (ripping) near a Not more than thirteen ignitions may occur.
coalface, but in British mines 2. Five shots of 795g directly primed and stemmed, are fired into a
with minor exceptions, are methane/air mixture. No ignitions may occur.
principally used for delay 3. Five shots of 795g directly primed and stemmed, are fired into a coal
blasting in shafts and tunnels dust/air mixture. No ignitions may occur.
away from sources of gas.
P2 These are P1 explosives
sheathed by sodium
bicarbonate (a flame
suppressant). Their use was
discontinued many
years ago.

P3 Previously known as 1. Twenty-six shots of 397g of explosive, inversely primed and un-
‘equivalent to sheathed’, the stemmed, are fired into a methane/air mixture.
flame suppressant is Not more than thirteen ignitions may occur.
incorporated in the 2. Five shots of 1020g directly primed and stemmed, are fired into a
composition mainly for methane/. air mixture.
blasting undercut coal and No ignitions may occur.
rock ripping by single shot- 3. Five shots of 567g inversely primed and un-stemmed, are fired into a coal
firing or instantaneous firing dust/air mixture. No ignitions may occur.
of up to six shots
Group Application Tests

P4 Developed specifically 1. Twenty-six shots of 397g of explosive, inversely primed and

for use in rock ripping un-stemmed, are fired into a methane/air mixture. Not more
with delay firing where than three ignitions may occur.
there is an inherent 2. Five shots of the maximum permitted charge mass are fired
possibility of the charge into a methane/
firing into a gas-filled air mixture using the Break Test 1. No ignitions may occur.
break or parting. 3. Break Test 2 uses a gas mixture of 3.60% propane with air
and nitrogen. This mixture is more easily ignited than
methane/air.
Some test shots are fired and the most hazardous charge not
exceeding
227g determined. Twenty-six shots are then fired at this mass
and
not more than thirteen ignitions may occur.
4. Five shots of 30.5 cm length and 3.7 cm diameter are fired in
methane/air in Break Test 2. No ignitions may occur
P5 Designed for delay 1. Twenty-six shots of 567g of explosive, inversely primed and
blasting in solid coal (i.e. charged to reach to 5 cm from the mouth of the cannon, are
not undercut). fired into a methane/air mixture. No ignitions may occur.
2. Five shots of 1020g directly primed and stemmed,
are fired into a methane/air mixture. No ignitions may occur.
3. Five shots of 567g inversely primed and un-stemmed,
are fired into a coal dust/air mixture. No ignitions may occur.
 Danger from Blasting
1. Gas ignition/explosion
2. Dust Pollution
3. Post -detonation Toxic Fumes
4. Blown-out-shots
5. Blown-through-shots
6. Sockets
7. Misfire
8. Pilferage of explosive ( Anti-social
activities)
9. Roof fall & side fall (Damage of
roof/side)
Steps of Safe blasting practices
CDET VECTRA CDD
(PERMITTED ELECTRIC DELAY DETONATORS)

CDET Vectra CDD are permitted delay electric detonators.

Permitted delay detonators are manufactured for use in gassy
underground /coal mining where multishot rounds are required.
CDET VECTRA CDD delay detonators enable hole by hole
sequencing to achieve desired fragmentation with low levels of
vibration, noise and flyrock.
 Planned quantity, Counter
Magazine signature of Asst. Manager
Transit slip
Explosive Transport of Reserve
Return Issue box (Lock & explosive Station
key )
O.K Gas & ventilation
checking
Check Misfire
Center line,
Dressing, Water spraying & Support Width & height
of face
Wait
Dressing, water
spraying &
Exploder Connection, support of the
Warning & Firing face

Blasting Card System

Drilling
Number,
Charging & stemming Priming Cleaning, Depth,
(Inverse initiation, (Delay Initial Direction, Inclination &
delay pattern ) sequence) Stemming Spacing of the shot
hole
Department: Jamadoba Colliery Prepared by: [Link]
Process: Handling of explosives
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Approved by: B. Banerjee
SOP Doc. No.: JMB/JMA/446/2106 Rev. No. 00
Effective Date: Sheet 1 of 3

(1) Transit slip (2) Sign. by assist. manager(3) [Sau rijasTrÀ T/ainjaT islap maoM
islap Saa^Tfayarr¸kOiryar AaOr maOgajaIna
@lak- ka saa[na

(5) maOgajaIna @lak-

(4) baOk iXaFT ka baa$d phlao [Xau Xaa^Tfayarr kao
kroM ]sako baad nayaa baa@sa sao baa$d iDTaonaoTr doM
[Xau kroM
RESERVE
STATION

(7) DaolaI maoM

(6) maOgajaIna sao Kdana ko baa$d ko saaqa (8) irjava- sToXana
ilae baa$dÀiDTaonaoTr kI kovala maoM baa$d maoM talaa
Saa^Tfayarr AaOr
 Department: laJamadoba Colliery Prepared by: [Link]
Process: Handling of explosives
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Approved by: B. Banerjee
SOP Doc. No.: JMB/JMA/446/2106 Rev. No. 00
Effective Date: Sheet 3 of 3

(9) sToimaMga ko ilae (10) baa$dÀiDTaonaoTr baa@sa ka (11) ip`kr ko wara

PlaaisTk maoM baalaU talaa KaolaoM kaiT-ja maoM haola
BaroM kroM

(12) kaiT-ja mao (13) vaayar ka kao baa$d (15) laID vaayar
(14) laUp

iDTaonaoTr laUp banaaeM maoM QausaaMe kao KIcakr

QuasaaeM baaMQaoM

(16) P`aa[marI (17) T/ainjaT islap maoM (18) iXaFT ka bacaa (19) AisaºmaOnaojar
 Production

No. of Blast / Shift Tonnage / Blast

Face Pull per

Dimensions Blast

1) No. of Blast / Shift

2) Pull per Blast
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Tonnage per blast = Height X Width X Pull X Density
of Coal

1. Height ( 3m Max) & Width (4.8m Max )

could not be increased due to statutory
restriction.

2. Density (1.4 to 1.5 Tonne per Kg) of coal

also constant.

3. To improve production we have to

improve pull per blast & number of blast
Height per shift.

Pull

Width

COAL IN SITU

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 Blasting efficiency

1. Performance of explosive (tones per kg)

2. Performance of detonator ( tonne per nos.)
3. Pull per blast ( feet per minute)
4. Fragmentation (More dust, big lump )
5. Throw ( within 5m, up to 15m )
6. Vibration
7. Post blast fumes
8. Handling of explosives
 Cost calculation of Blasting

Number of blast per shift 12

Number of blast per day 36
No. of hole 15 in one round
Total number of hole per day 36 X 15 = 540
Total number of per hole per month 540X 25= 13500
If we save one hole per shot firer than 5X 3=15 X25 = 375
Number of cartridge 375 X3= 1125 Nos. X 185 gm= 208125gm=208.125 Kg
Cost of explosive= 208.125 X Rs. 40= Rs. 8325
Cost of detonator= 375 X Rs. 13 = Rs. 4875
Total Saving per month = Rs 13200.00
Total per annum = Rs 13200.00 X 12= Rs. 158400.00
How to blast the holes in underground mines
Thumb rules for wedge cut pattern
1. Number of holes
(i) For normal conditions 0.7 m2 for every hole.
(ii) Tougher conditions 0.5 m2 for every hole.
2. Charge length should be 40 % of the hole length.
3. Stemming length should be 60 % of hole length.
Precaution in Solid off the blasting

1. Only P 5 explosive & Non –incendive short (ms) delay

detonator

2. Pattern of hole & amount of charge in each hole as laid by

the manager

a. Delay period between 1st & last shot of the round shall not
be more than more than 100 msec.

b. Delay period between two consecutive shot holes shall not

exceed 60msec.

c. The minimum distance between two adjacent shot hole of

different delay shall not be less than 0.6m between the
portion of shot hole containing the explosive.
 Precaution in Solid off the blasting
3a. All precaution as per Regulation regarding transport, storage, handling, charging and firing of explosive to be followed.
b. Quantity of air shall not be less than 300 m3/min up to 4.5m from the face. Air shall be coursed by auxiliary fan & semi
flexible ducting up to the face.
c. Check CH4 at & within a radius of 20m from face with an approved type of methanometer by [Link]/Overman
& no firing If 0.5 or more gas will be found at any place within said zone. LMD in working order & set to give alarm when
% of CH4 exceeds 0.5.
d. Ventilation shall be adequate enough so that after 5 minute of blasting in post blast fumes presence of CO & oxides of
nitrogen (Nox) should not be more than 50 ppm and 5 ppm respectively.
No. person shall be allowed unless blasting fumes are cleared and unless a period of 15
minutes has elapsed from the time of blasting.
4. Maximum permissible charge per hole should not be more than 565 gram. Inverse Initiation and stemming material shall
be inserted at the bottom of the hole before charging of the explosive.
5. The shot firing operation shall be carried out only by a person holding either a Manager’s or an overman’s certificate or a
Sirdar’s certificate with proper training in the technique of delay blasting and specifically authorized by the Manager to
carry out blasting off the solid.
6. The Shot firer shall
e. not fire more than 25 shots per round
f. adhere to the pattern of shot hole & charge per hole etc. as laid down by the Manager.
g. Carry out all statutory inspection and take necessary precautions as regards inflammable gas, etc. as laid down under
regulation 175 of CMR,1957
7a. The exploder shall be of approved type and maintained in perfect working order.
b. The shot firer shall be warned to take due precautions for the high voltage output of the exploder.
c. The shot firing cable shall be of an approved type & adequate for the for the maximum voltage output of the exploder
 Precaution in Solid off the blasting
8. No solid blasting within 60m of major geological disturbance. Advance bore holes,
at least 1.5m longer than the drill holes shall be made to detect geological
disturbances. If geological disturbances detected or % of CH4 more than 0.5, no
blasting shall be done.
9. The roof of gallery lying within 10m of the working face & loading points of the
districts shall be kept supported as per SSR.
10. Proper arrangement of treatment (Water spraying ) of coal dust at & within 90m
from the site of blasting & SDB should be provided.
11. Only approved circuit tester shall be used for circuit continuity test and measure
of electrical resistance.
12. Complete explosive shall be used.

13. Detonators of the same make & equal resistance shall be used.
 Precaution in Solid off the blasting

14a. If at any time, any one of the conditions subjected to which this
permission has been granted is not complied with, the permission shall
be deemed to have been revoked with immediate effect.
b. In the event of any change in the circumstances connected with the
permission, which is likely to endanger the life of persons, the
operations for which this permission has been granted, shall be stopped
forthwith and an intimation thereof sent to the concerned director of
Mines Safety.
c. The permission may be amended or withdrawn at any time if
considered necessary in the interest of safety.
d. This permission is being issued without prejudice to any other
provisions of laws that may be or may become applicable at any time.
 CONDITIONS FOR SOLID BLASTING

1. Only p5 explosive shall be used for this

purpose.
2. No detonator other than permitted type
of “non-incendive” short (milli second)
delay detonators shall be used for this
purpose
3. The pattern of holes, the amount of
charge in each hole, shall be laid down
by the mgr.
4. The estimated period of delay between
the first and the last shot of the rounds 0
1
shall not exceed 0.15 sec ( 150 milli sec 2
for deg I & II seams) & 100 ms for deg III 3
4 5
seam
5. The estimated period of delay between ms delay detonator 6
any two consecutive shots shall not
exceed 0.06 sec (60 milli sec.) 0-6 ( 150 ms ) for deg 3 -100 ms

Consecutive shot
delay not more
than 60 ms
1 2
 CONDITIONS FOR SOLID BLASTING

1 2
6. The minimum distance between the two
adjacent shot holes of different delays shall Different delay
not be less than 0. 6 m, between the portions
of shot holes containing the explosive charge.

7. Ventilation: - in the section where solid

blasting to be done, ventilation shall be
adequate enough to ensure at least 284 m 3 of
air per minute flows in the immediate out-
bye ventilation connection from the face for
deg 1 gassy seam.
2 0.6 m 2
For degree 2 & 3 gassy seam at least 284 m 3

and 300 m3of air per minute up to 4. 5 m of Same delay

the face shall flow.
At least( 400 m3/min ) in all deg. Gassy
seam

0.3 m
 CONDITIONS FOR SOLID BLASTING
8. Test for inflammable gas shall be made at and within
a radius of 20 m of the place of firing with an approved
type of methanometer by [Link]/overman/mining
sirdar with proper technique in delay blasting

9. No shot shall be fired if 0.5% or more inflammable

gas is found at any place in the said zone

[Link] ventilation shall be adequate enough to ensure

dilution of CO and oxides of nitrogen in blasting
fumes to less than 50 ppm and 5 ppm respectively,
within a period of 5 minutes. In addition, no person
shall be allowed to re-enter the place where blasting
operation has been done with these explosives unless
blasting fumes are cleared and unless a period of at
least 15 min has elapsed from the time of blasting

[Link] permissible maximum charge of the above

explosive in a shot hole is 565 gms. Shot hole
12. Shot holes shall be inversely initiated and
stemming material shall be inserted at the bottom of
the hole before charging of explosive.

Inverse initiation
 CONDITIONS FOR SOLID BLASTING

13 The shot firer :-

i. Shall not fire more than 25 shots in one round
ii. Shall strictly adhere to the pattern of shot holes
and charge per hole etc, as laid down by the
mgr.
iii. Shall carry out all statutory inspections and
take necessary precautions as regards to
inflammable gas as laid down under cmr 1957.
iv. The exploder shall be of approved type and
shall be maintained in perfect working
conditions. The shot firer shall take due
precaution for the high voltage output of the
exploder
v. The shot firing cable shall be of approved type.
vi. All connections between the shot firing cable
and detonator leads as well as between the
consecutive leading wires shall be adequately
insulated.
 CONDITIONS FOR SOLID BLASTING

[Link] solid blasting shall be done within 60 m of the geological

disturbances.

15. The roof of gallery lying within 10 m of working face and loading
points of the districts shall be kept supported systematically, by a system of
quick setting type of supports.

16. The roof, floor and sides of all workings within 90m of the place of
firing including faces/galleries shall be drenched with water.

17. Explosive of the same diameter and complete cartridges shall be used.

18. Detonators of the same make and equal resistance shall be used.

19. Only approved circuit tester shall be used for circuit continuity and
measure of electrical resistance.
Two Faces Approach within 10 Meter
Survey department to
supply correct plan
Discussion on plan by
Overman with Mining Instruction to workers by Fences off opposite face in presence of MS
Sirdar & Shot firer – No Overman in presence of MS & SF
work on opposite face Discussion for entries to be
guarded, adequate no. of EC/SM
to be provided by OM

SF card given to OM, MS card given to SF,

Posting of guards, SM card given to SF

Complete blasting preparation

Posting of EC, EC card given to SF.

Warning & other precautions

Blasting over (shift) card returned Roof & side check by MS completed firing by SF
back to SF
Environmental check up by SF
Card returned back to MS
Card return back to EC/SM Clearance signal, entry
 CONDITION B
NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES (TWO FACES ARE NOT WITHIN 10M)
Two Faces not within 10 Meter
SURVEY DEPT. TO
SUPPLY CORRECT PLAN Discussion on plan by Overman with Mining Sirdar
& Shot firer
DISCUSSION ON PLAN BY OM WITH MS & SF

DISCUSSION FOR ENTRIES TO BE GUARDED

ADEQUATE NO. OF EC/SM PROVIDED BY OM
Discussion for entries to be guarded, adequate
SF CARD GIVEN TO OM, no. of EC/SM to be provided by OM
POSTING OF GUARDS, SM CARD GIVEN TO SF SF card given to OM,
COMPLETE BLASTING PREPARATION Posting of guards, SM card given to SF
POSTING OF EC, EC CARD GIVEN TO SF Complete blasting preparation
WARNING & OTHER PRECAUTIONS COMPLETED
FIRING BY SF Posting of EC, EC card given to SF.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHECK UP BY SF
Warning & other precautions completed firing by SF
ROOF & SIDE CHECK BY MS
Environmental check up by SF Roof
CLEARANCE SIGNAL, ENTRY ALLOWED

CARD RETURNED BACK TO EC/SM

Clearance signal, entry allowed
Card return back to EC/SM
 Particular's required to furnish to the DGMS for permission of Solid Blasting

1. Plan showing the ventilation and proposed development of working seam.

2. Sketch showing the blasting pattern

3. Plan showing the lithological section of bore hole

4. Gassiness:
Bore hole gas survey report
Safety devices & instruments

5. Geological features: As such there is no geological disturbance inside the proposed area and within 60m
of proposed area.

6. Water spraying system

7. Treatment of Coal Dust: An organization for cleaning of coal dust

& treatment with incombustible stone dust at the mine.

8. Stone dust barrier: Stone dust barriers as per statute.

9. Strata Control and Monitoring Plan.–The owner, agent and manager of every mine shall prepare, formulate and
implement accordance with regulation 123 of 2017
Danger from Blasting
1. Gas ignition/explosion
2. Dust Pollution
3. Post -detonation Toxic Fumes
4. Blown-out-shots
5. Blown-through-shots
6. Sockets
7. Misfire
8. Pilferage of explosive ( Anti-social activities)
9. Roof fall & side fall (Damage of roof/side) due to
vibrations/overcharged/Improper pattern.
Blasting off the Solid
Technique of blasting of coal without giving any additional free face.

Why permission is necessary from DGMS ?

1. Sub. reg. (15) of reg. 168 of CMR 1957.

(To fire more than 10 shots in any one round )

( Danger: More fragmentation, adverse effects on roof & sides and more gas emission )
2. Reg. 173 of CMR 1957
( To use of permitted explosives, no shot shall be fired without cut )

(Danger : P3 explosive is not under go cut off test )

3. Sub. reg. (5) of Reg. 175 of CMR 1957

( To use of delay action detonator)

(Danger: One or two crack may joined, but no charging & blasting is done where crack is found in any hole)
1.0 No explosives other than approved P-5 explosives
suitable for degree III gassy seam and no detonator other
than permitted type of “Non incendive “short (Mili-
Second) delay detonators shall be used for this purpose.
32 mm X 185 gm X 195 mm
Dia x weight x Length
(i) The pattern of holes, the amount of charge in each
hole, etc. shall be laid down by the Manager.

(ii) In devising the pattern of shot-holes –

a. The estimated period of delay between the first and last
shot of the round calculated by reference to the marking on
the detonators shall not exceed 0.10 second (100mili -
second).
b. The estimated period of delay between any two
consecutive shots shall not exceed 0.06 second (60 mili-
seconds).

c. The minimum distance between two adjacent shot holes of

different delays shall not be less than 0.6m, between the
portions of shot holes containing the explosive charge.
Solid blasting (wedge cut pattern):
1. No. of holes
a) 4.8mX3m=14.4m2/0.7m2=20.57=21
For normal conditions, (Coal) 0.7 [Link] = 1 hole
4.8mX3m=14.4m2/0.5m2=28.80=29
b)Tougher conditions, (Jhama) 0.5 [Link] = 1 hole

2. Maximum depth of cut holes 0.7 x height of gallery

3. Depth of other holes = 0.8 x cut hole length

0.4x1.50m=0.60m (195mmx3=585mm)
4. Charge per hole = 40% of hole length
0.6x1.50m=0.90m
5. Stemming = 60% of hole length

6. Explosive = P-5
0.8x2.00m=1.60m
7. Max. Possible pull = 0.8 x cut hole length
 PTI JAMADOBA

Detonators connected in series 0.3m 0.4m 0.585m

0.195m

Stemming Primer
Cartridge

0.3m 0.9m 1.8m 0.9m 0.3m

II
IV III III IV

III I III
I
0

II I I II

4.2m
SUPER COAL DELAY DETONATORS (CDD)
Super Coal Delay Detonators are non-incendive in nature and have delay numbers zero to six (0 -
6) with a nominal time interval of 25 milliseconds between each successive delay number. The
delay numbers are displayed on tags on the leg wire. Electrical Fuse Heads are fitted to the
Copper filled shells. Precise consistency of the Fuse Head is maintained by a fully automated
process. With Super Coal delay detonators, all the shots can be connected in one series and fired
in one round with a desired delay arrangement.
Super Coal Delay Detonators has the approval of DIRECTOR GENERAL MINES SAFETY for use in
Degree I/II gassy mines/seams. They can be used for all types of blasting in underground gassy
mines.
Product Specifications:
Tube Material Copper Shell
Tube Length 62mm
Strength NO. 8
Tube Diameter 7.2 ± 0.2 mm(O.D)
Lead Wire Material GI / Copper wire
Length of Lead Wire As per Customer Requirement
Nominal Delay time
Delay No. Nominal Delay time Colour of Lead Wire
0. 0 ms White
1. 25 ms Blue
2. 50 ms Red
3. 75 ms Green
4. 100 ms Yellow
5. 125 ms Orange
6. 150 ms Pink

(a) Resistance : 1.7 to 2.0 Ohms.

Fuse Head (b) Firing impulse : 3.2 milliwattsecs per Ohm.
Characteristics : (c) MInimum firing : 1.2 amperes DC current.
(d) No fire current : 0.18 amps applied for 300
Seconds.
 Points of Remember :
Concepts of Blasting
1. Freedom to Move : In situ Coal needs free passage to move
out during blasting, i.e. Free face to be created by Creating
wedge opening by drilling and blasting a few additional
holes preferably Solid Blasting :

(a) (Lever action theory) To create an initial cut, holes need to be

drilled in inclined position so as to provide direction and force
for coal to move outwardly, to create free face for other
holes.
(b) Wider the opening (i.e. Free face) easier it would be for other
holes to perform better. It is advisable to give zero delay for 6 cut
holes in the centre.

(c) Considering Beam theory, hole length beyond 70% of seam

height would not bring expected result. Rather long sockets will
be left and explosive energy will be wasted and P.F. will be
reduced.
Points of Remember :
Concepts of Blasting

(d) Stemming less than 60% of hole length or un

proper packing may not be able to sustain the
volume / pressure of gases generated during
blasting and explosive energy will be wasted in
form of a blown out shot.

(e) Cut holes should be charged more as

compared to other holes.

(f) Initiation sequence should be maintained so as

that cut holes give way first, nearest hole next and
farthest holes last. at centre of face.
EXPLOSIVES & BLASTING CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE IN SHOTFIRING
1. While storing, transporting of handling explosives, do not smoke or have in your possession matches, naked light or
apparatus of any kind capable of producing flame or spark.
2. Do not keep explosives and detonators in the same container or magazine. Explosives and detonators must be
transported separately to the blasting site.
3. Do not use tools made of iron or steel for opening cases or for making holes in primer cartridges. Use implements of
hard wood, brass or other non-sparking material.
4. Do not break an explosives cartridge.
5. Check the condition of shot holes with a scraper/stemming rod before inserting cartridges.
6. Do not force a detonator into a cartridge.
7. Do not try to soften hardened explosives by heating over fire or by rolling cartridges on the ground.
8. Do not fire a blast until you have made sure that all surplus explosives have been removed, and all persons, vehicles and
equipment are at a safe distance.
9. Post guards with red flags around the site to prevent persons approaching the danger area inadvertently while the shots
are being fired.
10. Keep primed cartridges separately and away from other explosives until they are loaded into the holes.
Firing Electrically :

1. Test the exploder before use.

2. While straightening the lead wires, do not hold the electric detonator by the tube. Grip the wires about
10cm from the detonator with one hand and smooth them out with the other. This will avoid any pull on
the fuse head.

3. While charging and stemming, take care to avoid damaging the insulation of the lead wires of the electric
detonator, which may cause misfires.

4. Twin-core cables have top conductors and care should be taken to make sure that the stands of one
conductor are not in contract with those of the other. It is good practice to have the exposed ends of the
conductors staggered in relation to each other.

5. While making connections, the bare ends of the conductors should be twisted together tightly for a
length of about 3 cm. The conductors should be thoroughly cleaned since greasy of dirty wires give a
poor connection and may cause misfires.
Firing Electrically :

6. To ensure good insulation and avoid short circuits in wet conditions use insulating tape.

7. The key of the exploder should always be in the possession of the shot fire.

8. All connections should be made by the shot fire himself; this work should be not entrusted to any other
person.

9. Before returning to the blast site, remove the exploder key, disconnect the cable form the exploder and
short circuit the cable by twisting together the bare ends of the two conductors.

[Link] the exploder in a dry place.

[Link] not leave bare conductors on wet ground.

[Link] precautions against stray currents while blasting near electrically operated machines or high voltage
power lines.
MISFIRES IN BLASTING
No person should be allowed to approach a misfire until either it has exploded or a sage period has elapsed. This period
should be at least 5 minutes with electric shot firing.

Misfires with Electric Shot Firing : In electric shot firing

a. faulty connections,
b. detonators left-off unconnected,
c. lead wires becoming bare during stemming internally shot-circuited cable / damage in the insulation,
d. inadequate firing current due to failure of the exploder to reach the rated output or
e. the number of detonators being greater that that can be fired by the exploder,
f. current leakage and other factors can cause misfire.

Misfire with Exploders :

Causes of misfires with exploders :
g. Inadequate exploder capacity
h. Faulty exploder-defective generator/conductor
i. Poor contact in rotating crank type exploders
j. Exhausted cells
k. Faulty indicator Wherever possible, it is sager to fire the explosives using a fresh primer than to attempt to dislodge it
and recover the cartridges from the debris. However, before deciding on the re priming of the explosives, consideration
should be given to the possibility of excessive cracks in rocks, which may occur because of the relief of the burden of
them is fired hole, by adjacent shots.
 192. Drilling, charging, stemming and firing of shot-holes
(1) No drill shall be used for drilling a shot-hole unless it allows a clearance of at least 0.3 centimeters over the
diameter of the cartridge of explosives, which it is intended to use.
(2) No shot-hole shall be charged before it is thoroughly cleaned.
(3) Before any shot-hole is charged, the direction of the hole shall, where practicable, be distinctly marked on the
roof or other convenient place.
(4) No detonator shall be inserted into a priming cartridge until immediately before it is to be used, however that in
case of wet workings, priming cartridges may be prepared at the nearest convenient dry place and such primed
cartridges shall be carried to the working place in a securely closed case or container.
(5) Detonators once inserted into a priming cartridge shall not be taken out.
(6) In belowground workings the explosive used in any shot-hole shall be of the same type.
(7) In opencast mines, to use two types of explosives in any shot-hole, the manager shall frame and enforce
standing orders for the safe use of explosives and a copy of the same shall be submitted to the Regional
Inspector.
(8) The shot-firer shall, to the best of his judgment, ensure that no shot-hole is over-charged or undercharged,
having regard to the task to be performed.
(9) Shots shall be fired electrically or by any other means or instruments or apparatus as approved by the Chief
Inspector.
(10) Every shot-hole shall be stemmed with sufficient and suitable non-inflammable stemming so as to prevent the
shot from blowing out.
(11) Only sand loosely filled in, or soft clay lightly pressed home, or a compact but not hard
mixture of sand and clay or water shall be used as stemming and in no case, shall coal dust be
used for the purpose of stemming.
(12) In charging or stemming a shot-hole, no metallic tool, scraper or rod shall be used and no
explosive shall be forcibly pressed into a hole of insufficient size.
(13) No shot shall be fired except in a properly drilled, charged and stemmed shot-hole.
(14) All surplus explosives shall be removed from the vicinity of a shot hole before connecting the
shot firing cable to the shot holes.
(15) As far as practicable, a shot shall be fired by the same shot-firer who charged it.
(16) No shot-hole shall be charged except those which are to be fired in that round and all shot-
holes which have been charged shall be fired in one round.
(17) Where a large number of shots have to be fired, shot-firing shall, as far as practicable, be
carried out between shifts.
(18) No person shall remove any stemming, or pull out any detonator lead, or remove any
explosive from a shot-hole either before firing or after a misfire, or bore out a hole that has once
been charged, or deepen or tamper with empty holes or sockets.
Packing:
The Detonators are bound in bundles of 25 each. Such bundles (25Nos.) are Packed in wrapper (parcel) 40 of these parcels
(containing totally 1,000 detonators of 3 meters wire) are packed in a Fibre Board case. Depending on the length of leg
wire requisite number of packets are packed in fibre case inside with water- proof paper. Case marking provide for
indicating wire length, type of wire and delay number. Higher lengths of leg wire are supplied at customers requirement.

Applications:
Super Coal Detonators are used in Underground gassy mines.
Shipping Information:
As per IMDG (International Maritine Dangerous Goods) Classifications
Class: 1, Division: 1.1, Group: B, Un No.: 0030, Page No.: 1257, Storage Category: II TYPE 'C'

As per PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization) Classifications

ID No.: 717 ,Class: 6, Division: 3, Category: ZZ
Department: Jamadoba Colliery Prepared by: [Link]
Process: Charging, Semming &
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Approved by: B. Banerjee
Blasting STEMING, CHARGING & BLASTING Rev. No. 00
Sheet 1 of 2
SOP Doc. No.: JMB/JMA/446/2107
Effective Date:

(1) AaovarmaOna (3) AaovarmaOna

(2) Saa^Tfayarr kOiryar sao
sardar AaOr SaaTfayarr sao
XaaTfayarr ko saaqa blaaisTMga kaD- laoM
blaaisTMga kaD- laoM
hOMD Plaana pr
iDsksa kroM

(4) haola kI gahra[- (5) iD/laIMga ko baad Xaa^T haola AaOr(6) TolaIskaoipk p`aba ka
AaOr idXaa doKoM saamaanya vaatavarNa maoM gaOsa p`yaaoga
kroM
AiQak ]caa[- pr

jaaMca krOM
Department: Jamadoba Colliery Prepared by: [Link]
Process: Charging, Semming &
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Approved by: B. Banerjee
Blasting STEMING, CHARGING & BLASTING Rev. No. 00
Sheet 1 of 2
SOP Doc. No.: JMB/JMA/446/2107
Effective Date:

(7) haola sk`Opr (8) k`Ok iDTo@Tr (9) SaaTfayarr Wara haola (10) baalaU ka kaiT-ja (11) Pahlao
sao haola koa saaf sao haola maoM kI safa[- AaOr jaaMca
tllaI maoM phlao p`a[marI kaiT-ja
kroM k`Ok kI jaaMca
kroM DalaoM

(12) dusara kaiT-ja (13) tIsara kaiT-ja

Dalakr sToimaMga Dalakr sToimaMga
kroM kroM

(16) laID vaayar (17) caaija-

(14) Ant maoM baalaU (15) sToimaMga ko saaqa Mga ko
Department: Jamadoba Colliery Prepared by: [Link]
Process: Handling of explosives
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Approved by: B. Banerjee
SOP Doc. No.: JMB/JMA/446/2107 STEMING, CHARGING & BLASTING Rev. No. 00
Sheet 2 of 2
Effective Date:

(18) saik-T TosTr Wara (19) saBaI p`vaoXa

(20) AaiDyaao (21) saITI
kniTinayauTI kI jaaMca pr gaaD- AaOr
foinsaMga baaoD- ivajauAla Alaama- bajaaeM
kroM bajaaeM
lagaaeM

(22) e@saPlaaoDr maoM (23) e@saPlaaoDr ko (24) caaBaI (25) QuaMAa fTnao ko
caaBaI lagaakr ]sao caaja- saaqa kobaula Qaumaakr baad imasafayar kI
kroM jaoaD,oM blaaisTMga kroM jaaMca krooM
 Environment condition for Solid
blasting
(i) Ventilation - In the section where solid blasting is to be done, ventilation shall be adequate enough to
ensure at least 400 cubic meters of air per minute up to 4.5 meters of the face.

(ii) Tests for inflammable gas shall be made at and within a radius of 20 meters of the place of firing with an
approved type of methanometer by Assistant Manager/Overman and no shots shall be fired if 0.5% or more
inflammable gas is found at any place in the said zone.

(iii) LMD or Tele monitoring system in working order and set to be give audio-visual alarm and having feature
to cut off power of the district, when percentage of methane exceeds 0.5% shall be provided at return of the
district where solid blasting is being done.

(iv) The ventilation shall also be adequate enough to ensure dilution of Carbon Monoxide and Oxides of
Nitrogen in blasting fumes to less than 50 ppm and 5 ppm respectively, within a period of 5 minutes. In
addition, no person shall be allowed to re-enter the place where blasting operation has been done with these
explosives unless blasting fumes are cleared and unless a period of at least 15 minutes has elapsed from the
time of blasting.
 Gas checking

4.5 m
Q
20 m
Q: Quantity of air, 400 m3/min
Place of firing
(v) Gas survey for detection of rate of emission of
inflammable gas after blasting as laid down in
Regulation 116 (1) of CMR1957 read with DGMS Cir.
No. tech 6 of 1976 shall be carried out once in
every week.
(vi) While developing the coal seam, first priority
shall be given to establish double intake airways.

3.0 The permissible maximum charge of the above

explosive in shot holes is 565 grams. Shots shall be
inversely initiated. Stemming material shall be
inserted at the bottom of the hole before charging
of explosive. 185 grams x 3 = 555 grams
4.0 The shot firing operation shall be carried out only by a person holding eithers a Manager's certificate or an Overman’s
certificate or Sirdar certificate with proper training in the technique of delay blasting and specifically authorized by the
manager to carry out blasting off the solid, according to pattern laid down under clause 2.2 above. An Assistant Manager
shall be placed in-charge of blasting operation.

5.0 The shot firer–

(a) shall not fire more than 25 shots in one round

(b) shall strictly adhere to the pattern of shot holes and charge per hole etc. laid down by the manager, and

(c) shall carry out all statutory inspections and take necessary precautions as regards inflammable gas, etc. as laid down
under Regulation 175 of the CMR,1957.
175. Precautions in gassy mines –

1. If in a ventilating district, presence of inflammable gas is detected in any place, no

shothole shall be charged, stemmed or fired in that place or in any other place situated on its return side till such place has
been cleared of gas and declared safe.

2. Immediately before charging a shothole or a round of shotholes, and again before firing
the shots the shotfirer shall carefully test for inflammable gas at all places within a radius of
18 metres of the place of firing.

3. No shothole shall be charged if any break is found therein, or if inflammable gas is found
issuing therefrom.

4. If after charging a shothole, inflammable gas is found in any place within the prescribed
radius no shot shall be fired until the place has been cleared of gas and declared safe.
6.0 (a) The exploder shall be of an approved type and shall be maintained in perfect working condition.

(b) The shot firer shall be warned to take due precautions for the high voltage output of the exploder while
handling the same.

(c) The cable for shot firing shall be of an approved type and adequate for the maximum voltage output of the
exploder.

(d) All connections between the shot firing cable and the detonator leads as well as between the consecutive
leading wires shall be adequately insulated.

7. Proper arrangement for treatment of coal dust at and within 90m of the site of blasting and stone dust
barriers should be provided.
 Pillar Size: 50 m X 50 m
8. The roof, floors and sides of all
workings within 90m of the place of
firing shall be thoroughly drenched
with water.
9.0 No solid blasting shall be done
within 60m of major geological
disturbances. Advance bore holes, at
least 1.5m longer than the drill holes
shall be made to detect geological
disturbances. No blasting shall be
done when a geological disturbance
has been detected or percentage of
CH4 exceeds 0.5%.

60m Advance bore hole 1.5m

longer than drill hole

Fault Dyke
PERSONS MAY BE HIT BY BLASTING PROJECTILES.
 BLOWN OUT SHOT:-
• A BLOWN OUT IS ONE WHICH HAS NOT DONE ANY USEFUL WORK OF
BLASTING COAL, BUT EJECTED ITSELF OUT OF THE SHOT HOLE.
• CAUSES:-
[Link] HOLE.
[Link] HOLE.
[Link] STEMMING.
[Link] DIRECTION OF HOLE.
[Link] AVAILABILITY OF SUITABLE STEMMING MATERIAL
• DANGER:-
[Link] OF GAS OR COAL DUST.
[Link] OF CATCHING FIRE.
BLOWN OUT SHOT:-
• PRECAUTIONS:-

[Link] HOLES SHALL BE PROPERLY CHARGED.

[Link] OF SHOT HOLES SHALL BE DONE PROPERLY WITH
SUITABLE STEMMING MATERIAL. IN NO CASE COAL CHIPS SHALL BE
USED AS A STEMMING MATERIAL
[Link] SHALL BE DRILLED AS PER THE BLASTING PATTERN LAID DOWN
BY THE MANAGER
 49. Duties and responsibilities of shotfirer. –

The shotfirer shall –

(a) carry out his duties in accordance with the provisions of these regulations and of
any orders made thereunder with respect to the transport and use of explosives;
(b) be responsible for the observance by his assistants, if any, of such provisions and
of any direction with a view to safety which may be given to them by a superior official;
(c) not hand over any explosives to any unauthorised person;
(d) ensure that clay, sand or other suitable stemming material is available in sufficient
quantities at convenient places;
(e) be present when shots are being charged and stemmed; and shall himself fire the
shots;
(f) be responsible, when a shot has misfired, for seeing that the place is adequately
fenced and that the provisions of regulation 204 are strictly observed.
 60. Duties of magazine in-charge.–
The magazine in-charge shall –
(a) subject to the orders of superior officials, be responsible for the proper receipt, storage and
issue of explosives in and from the magazine;
(b) maintain such records of the explosives received, stored and issued under clause (a), as are
required under the provisions of the Act, the Explosives Act,1884 (4 of 1884) and the rules,
regulations or orders made thereunder;
(c) not issue explosives to any person other than a competent person and when explosives are
returned to the magazine, shall re-issue such explosives before issuing fresh stock;
(d) record in a bound paged book kept for the purpose, the names of various competent persons
and the quantity and nature of explosives issued to each of them; and similarly record the
quantity and nature of explosives returned to the magazine by each such person;
(e) securely lock each canister before issuing it to the competent person and also check
whether the canister is returned to the magazine in locked condition and shall not issue
explosive in any canister which is not in proper repair or which is not possible to be securely
locked;
(f) not allow any unauthorised person to enter the magazine;
(g) not issue any explosive for which the stipulated shelf life has expired; and
(h) if he discovers any shortage of explosives in the magazine, forthwith inform the manager in
writing.
 Storage of explosives.
(1) No owner, agent or manager shall store, or knowingly allow any other person to store, within the
premises of mine any explosive otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of the rules
made under the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884).

(2) Explosives shall not be taken into or kept in any building except a magazine duly approved by the
Licensing Authority under the provisions of the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884).

(3) Explosives shall not be stored belowground in a mine except with the approval in writing of the
Chief Inspector and subject to such conditions as he may specify therein and such storage shall be
done only in a magazine or magazines duly licensed in accordance with the provisions of rules made
under the provisions of the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884).

(4) Every license granted by the Licensing Authority under the provisions of the Explosives Act, 1884
(4 of 1884) for the storage of explosives, or a true copy thereof, shall be kept at the office of the mine.
 Magazines, stores and premises to store
explosives.–
(1) Every magazine, or store or premises, where explosives are stored shall be in
charge of a competent person who shall be responsible for the proper receipt, storage
and issue of explosives known as Magazine Incharge.
(2) Explosives shall not be issued from the magazine unless they are required for
immediate use:
Provided that if any explosive is returned to the magazine or store or premises, they
shall be reissued before fresh stock is used.
(3) Explosives shall be issued only to competent persons upon written requisition
signed by the shot-firer or by an official authorised for the purpose, and only against
their signature or thumb impression, which shall be preserved by the person in charge
of the magazine or store or premises.
(4) The person in charge of the magazine or store or premises shall maintain, in a
bound paged book kept for the purpose, a clear and accurate record of explosives
issued to each competent person and a similar record of explosives returned to the
magazine or store or premises.
 CHECK LIST OF SAFETY COMPLIANCE OF MAGAZINE
DEPARTMENT: Date:
Sl. No. Paraameter OK/Not OK Remarks
1 General Cleanliness & cleanliness of roof of Magazine
2 Fencing around magazine
3 Clear Pathway all around magazine boundary
4 Mound around the Magazine
5 Watch tower & guards
6 Sirens
7 Lighting.
8 Lightning arrestor (IR Value test, contunity test etc.)
9 Upto date test certificate of lightning arrestor
10 Condition of earth pit
11 Test certificate of Earth pit
12 Validity of licence
13 Sand buckets
14 Fire Extinguishers & awarness of worker about use.
15 Water tank & water in reservoir
16 Authorisation of magazine incharge magazine clerks,
Shot firers & explosive carrier
 CHECK LIST OF SAFETY COMPLIANCE OF MAGAZINE
DEPARTMENT: Date:
Sl. No. Paraameter OK/Not OK Remarks
Use of proper containers for carrying explosives (these should be in different
17 colours for three shift & have strong locks)
18 Display of Safety Board, Emergency Contact No.,
19 Stacking of explosive in the Magazine
20 Updating of daily stock & balance of explosive in every Magazine (Physical
verification of Stock)
Form of Account to be maintained -- Explosive Stock Register [Link]
21
Reg.1957 Chapter XIV No. 162 (see rules 1, 2, 3, & 4 ) Stock No./077/0397
22 Form-16 {See rules 32(2) stock no., 077/03870 (Pass granted by the holder of
transport licence explosive for transport of consignment of explosives)}
23 Form-36 See condition 15 of licence Forms 21 & 22 The explosive Rules 1983.
Form-37 Form of Indent for explosives. The licience is granted here with for
24 necessary endorsement as required under sub-rule (3) of rule 141 of Explosive
act-1983.
25 Inspection Report of Magazine (Forthnightly )
26 Daily Explosive Report (Transit Slip) Stock no. 077/02620
27 Report of leakagae of explosive
28 Provision of CCTV Camera, if any
Reserve Station (Reg. 189, Coal Mines Regulation 2017 & Cr. 24/1962)

Location:
Place as appointed by the Manager, not frequented by workperson.
Purpose:
Only meant for keeping the securely locked explosives canisters issued to a shot firer / blaster for use during
the shift.
Requirements:
Every Such station shall be legibly marked “ REVERSE-STATION”(RESERVE STATION BOARD)
Free from any overhang, side or undercut.
Roof is adequately supported,
 white washed.
The place is kept clean & free from loose debris.
Stone Dusting All places lying within 18m of reserve station are cleaned of coal dust, and the roof ,floor and
sides in the area are adequately treated with approved type of stone dust.
The floor of the workings in the 18m zone should be particularly treated with at least 2cm thick stone dust .
No energized electric cable within the distance of 90m.
The case /containers (each carrying 5 Kg) shall always be kept not less than 10m apart.
The detonator case shall be kept not less than 10m away from the explosives cases.
For priming operations, only the quantity / number of detonators necessary for the immediate next round of
blasting shall be carried to a place not less than 10m from the rest of explosives and no person other than shot
firer and his helper shall be present within a distance of 10m of the place where priming is being done.
Cases and containers for carrying explosives.
(1) No explosive shall be issued from the magazine or taken into any mine except in a case or container of
substantial construction which is securely locked:
Provided that cases or containers made of iron or steel shall be heavily galvanised and no case or
container provided for carrying detonator shall be constructed of metal or other conductive material.

(2) No detonator shall be kept in a case or container which contains other explosives, materials or tools
and two or more types of detonators shall not be kept in the same case or container:
No restriction on the conveyance of primer cartridges fitted with detonators in the same case or container
for use in a wet working or in a sinking shaft.
(3) No detonator shall be taken out from a case or container unless it is required for immediate use.
(4) Except transport explosive in bulk, no case or container shall contain more than five kilograms of
explosives, and no person shall have in his possession at one time in any place more than one such case
or container :
Provided that the Chief Inspector may, by an order in writing and subject to such conditions as he
may specify therein, permit the carrying of a larger quantity of explosives in a single case or container, or
the use, at one time in one place, of more than one such case or container.
(5) Every case or container shall be numbered and as far as practicable, the case or container shall be
issued to the same shot-firer or competent person, as the case may be, every day.
(6) The key of every case or container shall be retained by the shot-firer in his own possession throughout
his shift.
 Transport of explosives.–
(1) While explosives are being carried on a ladder, every case or container shall be
securely fastened to the person carrying it.
(2) No person other than a shot-firer shall carry any priming cartridge into a shaft
which is in the course of being sunk and no such cartridge shall be so carried except
in a thick felt bag or other container sufficient to protect it from shock.
188. Transport of explosives in bulk.– The conditions and other details for transport of
explosives in bulk shall be specified by the Chief Inspector in a general order.

189. Reserve Station.– (1) No case or container containing explosives shall be left or kept in a
mine except in a place appointed by the manager for the purpose and legibly marked
“RESERVE STATION”.
(2) The conditions for site selection and other details for establishing a reserve station in a mine
shall be specified by the Chief Inspector in a general order.
 191. Shot-firing tools.–
Every shot-firer on duty shall be provided with-
(a) a suitable shot-firing apparatus;- Exploder
(b) a suitable shot-firing cable;-
(c) a suitable electric lamp or torch, a whistle and a stop watch;
(d) a tool, made entirely of wood, suitable for charging and stemming shot-holes;
(e) a scraper made of brass or wood suitable for cleaning out shot-holes;
(f) a pair of suitable crimpers for crimping detonators;
(g) where detonators are used, a pricker made of wood or of a non-ferrous metal for priming
cartridges;
(h) a suitable tool for detecting cracks;
(i) a methanometer for detection of inflammable gas in case of solid blasting;
(j) a circuit tester for checking shot-firing circuits.
 195. Electric shot-firing.–
(1) No shot shall be fired except by means of a suitable shot-firing apparatus of a type approved by the Chief
Inspector and the number of shots fired at any one time by the apparatus shall not exceed the number for which it
is designed.
(2) Every electrical shot-firing apparatus shall be so constructed and used that –
(a) it can only be operated by a removable handle or plug;
(b) the handle or plug shall not be placed in position until a shot is about to be fired and shall be removed as soon
as a shot has been fired;
(c) the firing circuit is made and broken either automatically or by means of a push-button switch.
(3) No shot-firing apparatus shall be used which is defective and every apparatus shall once at least in every three
months, be tested by a competent person to ascertain whether it is in safe working order.
(4) If the apparatus fails to fire all the shots in a properly connected circuit, the shot-firer shall return the apparatus
to the manager or assistant manager as soon as possible, and it shall not be used again unless it has been tested
on the surface and found to be in safe working order.
(5) The result of every test made under sub-regulations (3) and (4) shall be recorded in a bound paged book kept
for the purpose and shall be signed and dated by the competent person making the test.
(6) No current from a signaling, lighting or power circuit shall be used for firing shots.
(7) The shot-firer shall-
(a) retain the key of the firing apparatus in his possession throughout his shift;
(b) use a well-insulated cable of sufficient length to permit him to take proper shelter and in case of belowground
working sufficient to take two right angle turns of pillar, and in no case, shall this cable be less than 50 meters in
length;
(c) before coupling the cable to the firing apparatus, couple up the cable himself to the detonator leads;
(d) take care to prevent the cable from coming into contact with any power or lighting cable or other electrical
apparatus;
(e) take adequate precautions to protect electrical conductors and apparatus from injury;
(f) himself couple the cable to the firing apparatus and before doing so, see that all persons in the vicinity have taken
proper shelter as provided under regulation 196;
(g) after firing the shots and before entering the place of firing, disconnect the cable from the firing apparatus.

(8) Where more than one shot are to be fired at the same time,-
(a) care shall be taken that all connections are properly made;
(b) all shots, if fired belowground, shall be connected in series;
(c) the circuit shall be tested, either for electrical resistance or for continuity, before connecting it to the firing
apparatus, which shall be made with an apparatus specifically designed for the purpose and only after all persons in
the vicinity have taken proper shelter
(d) the cable to the shot-firing apparatus shall be connected last;
(e) detonators of the same electrical resistance shall only be used.
 196. Taking shelter before firing shots.–

(1) The shot-firer shall, before a shot is charged, stemmed or fired, see that all persons other than his
assistants, if any, in the vicinity, have taken proper shelter, and he shall also take suitable steps to
prevent any person approaching the shot and shall himself take adequate shelter, along with his
assistants, if any, before firing the shots.
(5) Where the workings, either above or belowground, offer insufficient protection against flying
fragments or missiles, adequate shelters or other protection shall be provided.

(6) When two working places belowground have approached within 9 meters of each other, the shotfirer
shall not fire any shot in any one of the said workings unless all persons have been withdrawn from
the other working place and the same has been so fenced off as to prevent persons inadvertently coming
in direct line of the shot.
 Precautions against dry coal dust.-
No shots shall be fired at any place belowground unless the place itself and all
accessible places, including roof and sides, within a distance of 18 meters have been
treated with water in such manner and at such intervals as will ensure that the dust
on the floor, roof and sides and on any support or structure is always combined with
not less than 30 percent by weight of water in intimate mixture;
 198. Conditions requiring use of permitted explosives.–
(1) No shots shall be charged or fired in the belowground working if the explosive used is not a permitted
explosive, except in–
(a) a stone-drift, if it does not contain dry coal dust; or
(b) a shaft which is in the course of being sunk.
(2) In a gassy seam of the second or third degree, no explosive other than the permitted sheathed
explosives or other explosives equally safe or any device or apparatus for breaking coal approved by the
Chief Inspector shall be used, while in a gassy seam of the first degree, in addition to the above,
permitted explosives may also be used:
Provided that the Chief Inspector may by an order in writing and subject to such conditions as he may
specify therein, permit, in any gassy seam of the first degree, the use of any explosives other than the
permitted explosives.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-regulation (1), if blasting is done in any stone drift or
sinking shaft within five meters of any coal seam or in coal measure drifts or staple shaft from one seam
to another only permitted explosives of such types as may be required by the Chief Inspector shall be
used:
Provided that in case of special difficulties, the Chief Inspector may exempt any stone drift or sinking
shaft from the provisions of this sub-regulation subject to such conditions as he may specify therein.
199. Precautions in the use of permitted explosives.– (1) No detonator shall be used, unless it is of a type
approved by the Chief Inspector.
(2) Where more than one shots are charged for firing, the shots shall be fired simultaneously.
(3) The aggregate charge in any shot to be fired in coal shall not exceed such permissible maximum charge, as the
Chief Inspector may, by a general or special order, specify for the kind of permitted explosives used.

200. Approved shot-firing apparatus.– No shot shall be fired in a mine except by means of a shot-firing apparatus
of a type approved by the Chief Inspector and subject to such conditions as he may, from time to time, specify by a
general or special order:
Provided that where special conditions exist, the Chief Inspector may, by an order in writing and subject to such
conditions as he may specify therein, permit the use of any other shot-firing apparatus.

201. Additional precautions in belowground mines.- (1) If in a ventilating district, presence of inflammable gas is
detected in any place, no shot-hole shall be charged, stemmed or fired in that place or in any other place situated on
its return side till such place has been cleared of gas and declared safe.
(2) Immediately before charging a shot-hole or a round of shot-holes, and again before firing the shots the shot-firer
shall carefully test for inflammable gas at all places within a radius of eighteen meters of the place of firing.
(3) No shot-hole shall be charged if any break is found therein, or if inflammable gas is found issuing therefrom.
(4) If after charging a shot-hole, inflammable gas is found in any place within the radius specified in sub-regulation
(2), no shot shall be fired until the place has been cleared of gas and declared safe.
(5) No delay-action detonator shall be used, except with the previous permission in writing of the Chief Inspector and
subject to such conditions as he may specify therein.
203. Inspections after shot-firing.– (1) After a shot has been fired, the shot-firer shall not enter or allow
any other person to enter the place until the atmosphere in the area is free from dust, smoke or fumes:
Provided that the shot-firer shall before any other person enters the place, make a careful examination and with his
assistants, if any, make the place safe.
(2) No other person shall enter the place, and where guards have been posted they shall not be withdrawn, until the
examination has been made and the place has been declared safe in all respects.
(3) In the case of opencast working, after shots have been fired, an all-clear signal shall be given
except in the case of a misfire.
204. Misfires.– (1) After firing the shots electrically, no person shall re-enter or be permitted to re-
enter the place until five minutes after the source of electricity has been disconnected from the cable.
(2) In the event of a misfire, the entrance or entrances to the working place shall be fenced so as to
prevent inadvertent access and no work other than that of locating or relieving the misfire shall be done
therein until the misfire has been located and relieved.
(3) In opencast working, it shall be sufficient to mark the place of the misfire with a red flag.
(4) In the event of a misfire, a second charge shall not be placed in the same hole.
(5) If the misfire contains a detonator, the leads thereof shall be attached by a string to the shot-firing
cable or some distinctive marker.
(6) Except where the misfire is due to faulty cable or a faulty connection, and the shot is fired as soon as
practicable after the defect is remedied, another shot shall be fired in a relieving hole which shall be so
placed and drilled in such a direction that at no point shall it be nearer than thirty centimeters from the
misfired hole:
Provided that the new hole shall be bored in the presence of a shot-firer, preferably the same person
who fired the shot.
(7) After a relieving shot has been fired, a careful search for cartridges and detonators, if any, shall be made in the
presence of the shot-firer, amongst the material brought down by the shot:
Provided that in the case of working belowground if such cartridge or detonator is not recovered, the tubs into which
the material is loaded shall be marked and further search made on the surface, and as far as possible, the search
for the detonators and cartridges and the loading of any coal, stone or debris which may contain a detonator, shall
be carried out without the aid of tools.
(8) If a misfired hole is not dislodged by a relieving shot, the procedure laid down in sub-regulations (6) and (7) shall
be repeated.
(9) A misfired hole which cannot be dealt with in the manner so provided, shall be securely plugged with a wooden
plug, and no person other than a shot-firer, an official or a person authorised for the purpose shall remove or attempt
to remove any such plug.
(10) When a misfired shot is not found, or when a misfired shot is not relieved, the shot-firer shall, before leaving the
mine,-
(a) give information of the failure to such shot-firer or official as may relieve or take over charge from him;
(b) record, in a bound paged book kept for the purpose, a report on every misfire, whether suspected, and whether
the shot-hole is relieved or not relieved;
(c) sign the report and, to record in the said book the action taken for relieving the misfired shot-hole.
(11) The shot-firer of the next shift shall locate and blast the misfired hole, but if after a thorough examination of the
place, the place where the misfire was reported to have occurred he is satisfied that no misfire has actually
occurred, he may permit drilling in the place.
(12) In case of opencast mines, the owner, agent and manager of a mine shall draw up a plan which shall instruct all
shot-firers the detailed procedure to be followed in the event of a misfired shot.
205. Special precautions in stone drifts.–
In stone drifts,-
(a) after shots have been fired, all loose rock shall be removed from the face, and the area lying within a distance of
1.2 meters from the face shall be thoroughly cleaned or washed down with water and carefully examined for
presence of misfires or sockets, and without taking such precautions, the next round of shots shall not be fired; and
(b) if any socket is found, it shall be dealt with in the manner provided in regulation 204.

206. Duties of shot-firer at the end of his shift.-

Immediately after the end of his shift, the shot-firer-

(a) shall return all unused explosive to the magazine, or where a store or premises is provided under regulation 184,
to such store or premises;
(b) shall record, in a bound paged book kept for the purpose, the quantity or explosive taken, used and
returned, the places where shots were fired and the number of shots fired by him, and misfires, if
any, which shall be signed and dated by him.
Transport of Explosive & Detonator from Magazine (DO’s & DON’TS for Supervisor)
• Activities before starting job- Do’s- (Shot firer)
• Only authorized person will enter in Magazine & carry explosive. Check authorization of explosive carrier
• He will use all PPE (Safety Shoe, Helmet, Hand gloves, cap lamp, dust mask, ear plug etc.)
• Search every explosive carrier for any contrabands ( cigar, cigarette, ‘biri’ or other smoking materials or any
match or any other apparatus of any kind capable of producing a light, flame or spark/mobile )
• Check the entire explosive carrier for any contraband.
• Discuss with Assistant Manager/Under Manger for quantity of explosive & detonators required for a shift
@555gm/detonator/shot hole
• Fill Transit slip as per advice of Assistant Manager/Under Manager.
• Write type of explosive & detonator in transit slip
• Mark signature in Issue register and transit slip and also take signature of Magazine In charge on transit slip.
• Check condition of explosive/detonator box/container for any damage, locking arrangement.
• Count explosive cartridges as per transit slip and keep in explosive/detonator box/container.
• Take detonator as per condition of permission of Solid Blasting. (Delay time from 1st & last delay in case of
Degree III not more than 100 mili sec)
• Take Locked explosive/detonator box /container from Magazine In charge.
• Retain the key with himself throughout the shift
 Transport of Explosive & Detonator from Magazine (DO’s & DON’TS for Supervisor)
• Activities during transporting job DO’s (Shot firer)
• Transport detonator box/container manually
• Only Manager’s approved route from Magazine to colliery & colliery to Magazine shall be followed.
• Keep the entire explosive carrier with them.
• Use pedestrian path on road & follow traffic rule.
• Be careful during crossing road
• Get your body checked by body checker for any contraband.
• Use hand rail.
• Detonator box or container shall be securely fastened to the person during travel on ladder.
• Travel along approved travelling roadway only in underground.
• Keep explosive/detonator box/container in underground at Reserve Station only.
• After every blasting fill transit slip.
• Get the explosive/detonators checked by Magazine in charge/ attendance clerk/mining Sirdar/Overman & asst.
manager as and when required.
• Shall return the unused explosive/detonator at the magazine and also submit transit slip to the Magazine In charge.
• Mark out his signature in explosive return register.
• In case of any abnormality, inform immediately to Superior official, Security control room.
 Transport of Explosive & Detonator from Magazine (DO’s & DON’TS for Supervisor)
• Don’t (Shot firer)
• 1. Enter in Magazine without authorization.
• 2. Keep the explosive/detonators cartridge without counting while being issued from the
magazine.
• 3. Take damage/leakage/hardened explosive cartridge.
• 4. Transport explosive in damage box/container.
• 5. Take unlocked explosive/detonator box/container.
• 6. Take & Carry more than approved quantity of explosive/detonator in a container.
• 7. Use or keep contrabands (open flame / cigar / biri / match box / mobile and battery operated
watch etc.) while carrying the explosive box.
• 8. Go near the fire or tea shop with the explosive/detonator box/container in winter.
• 9. Travel along unauthorised or un-approved route/roadway.
• 10. Handover the explosives/detonators to an un-authorised person.
• 11. No tools & other material shall be kept in cage with explosive & detonator.
• 12. Leave explosive box unattended.
 Activities before starting job.
• Do’s (Explosive Carrier)
• 1. Only authorised person will enter in Magazine & carry explosive.
• 2. He will use all PPE (Safety Shoe, Helmet, Hand gloves etc.)
• 3. Mark signature in Issue register.
• 4. Get your body checked by Shot firer or Security guard for any
contraband.
• 5. Check condition of explosive box/container for any damage,
locking arrangement.
• 6. Count explosive cartridge as per transit slip and keep in explosive
box/container.
• 7. Take Locked explosive box /container from Magazine In charge.
 Activities during transporting job.
• Do’s (Explosive Carrier)
• 1. Transport explosive box/container manually.
• 2. Only Manager’s approved route shall be followed from Magazine to colliery or Colliery to Magazine.
• 3. Carry explosive box/container in a group from Magazine to Colliery or Colliery to Magazine.
• 4. Use pedestrian path on road & follow traffic rule.
• 5. Be careful during crossing road
• 6. Take clearance from Time Keeper before going below ground.
• 7. Transport explosive under the supervision of shot firer
• 8. Travel along travelling roadway only.
• 9. Travel along centre of the gallery.
• 10. Use pathway & hand rail.
• 11. Explosive box or container shall be securely fastened to the person during travel on ladder.
• 12. Keep explosive box/container in underground at Reserve Station only.
• 13. Shall return the unused explosive at the magazine.
• 14. Mark out his signature in explosive return register.
• 15. In case of any abnormality, inform immediately to Superior official, Security control room.
 Don’ts (Explosive Carrier)
• 1. Enter in Magazine without authorization.
• 2. Use or keep contrabands (open flame / cigar / biri / match box / mobile and
battery operated watch etc.) while carrying the explosive box.
• 3. Keep the explosive cartridge without counting while being issued from the
magazine.
• 4. Take damage/leakage/hardened explosive cartridge.
• 5. Transport explosive in damage box/container.
• 6. Take unlocked explosive box/container.
• 7. Take & carry more than approved quantity of explosive in a container.
• 8. Go near the fire or tea shop with the explosive box/container in winter.
• 9. Travel along unauthorised or un-approved route/roadway.
• 10. Handover the explosives to an un-authorised person.
• 11. Leave explosive box unattended.
 Charging, Stemming, & Blasting
• Do’s (Shot firer)
• 1. Only authorized persons will engaged charging , stemming & firing under the strict supervision of a shot firer/official
• 2. Use all the PPE including Dust Mask.
• 3. Use only approved blasting pattern.
• 4. Observe & secure condition of roof/ side/face before starting charging & stemming
• 5. Used wooden made picker for making hole to insert detonator into explosive cartridge
• 6. Insert Detonator inside the explosive cartridge along the length so as to only the leads of the detonator are outside the cartridge.
• 7. Knot shall be hitched by placing the lead around the diameter of the cartridge
• 8. Prepare required number of primer cartridges only
• 9. Use delay number as required by blasting pattern
• 10. In case of wet workings, priming cartridges may be prepared at dry place; and such primed cartridges shall be carried to the working place in a
securely closed container.
• 11. Keep primed cartridges separately and away from other explosives until charging.
• 12. Primer cartridge preparation shall be done immediately before it is to be used.
• 13. Check gas before charging & after charging shots at all places within a radius of 20 metres of the place of firing.
• 14. Mark direction of holes on convenient place before charging.
• 15. Clean coal dust of shot hole by using scraper.
• 16. Detect crack inside shot hole by moving crack detector in shot hole.
• 17. Insert stemming material at the bottom of hole before charging and rammed tightly with the help of a wooden stemming rod.
• 18. Insert priming cartridge keeping the detonator points towards the in bye side of the hole (‘Indirect Initiation’)
• 19. Insert one or more complete cartridges of the same diameter and the same type of explosive.
• 20. Check Length of charge shall not be exceed 40 % of hole length ( 2 feet )
• 21. The maximum explosive charged in a shot hole shall not exceed 565 grams.
• 22. After stemming fold lead wire & put at mouth of hole.
•
 Charging: Don’ts
• 1. No detonator shall be inserted into a priming cartridge until immediately
before it is to be use.
• 2. Force a detonator into a cartridge.
• 3. Use prickers made of metal
• 4. Withdraw detonators from priming cartridge.
• 5. Use synthetic clothes or battery operated wrist watches himself or his helper.
• 6. Over-charged or under-charged
• 7. Break explosive cartridge
• 8. Charge in direct initiation method
• 9. Charged shot hole before it is thoroughly cleaned
• 10. Try to soften hardened explosives by heating over fire or by rolling cartridges
on the ground
• 11. Leave bare conductors on wet ground
 Stemming Do’s
• 1. Use wooden stemming rod only
• 2. Length of stemming in shot hole shall be more than 60 %
of hole length (3 feet)
• 3. Stemming material- Sand filled in plastic tube.
• 4. While charging and stemming, take care to avoid
damaging the insulation of the lead wires, which may cause
misfires
 Stemming: Don’ts
• Damage lead wire
• Use Coal piece or coal dust as stemming material
• No metallic tool or rod shall be used for stemming or pushing
the explosive cartridges
• Use steel guard at the end of stemming rod.
 Activities before firing explosive
• 1. Check gas within 20 m radius of fire site
• 2. Spray water within 90 m from face
• 3. All surplus explosives shall be removed from the vicinity of a shot hole.
• 4. Take precautions against stray currents while blasting near electrically operated machines or high
voltage power lines
• 5. Post guards around the blasting site to prevent persons approaching the danger area
inadvertently while the shots are being fired.
• 6. Follow strictly standing orders for 'Card System of Blasting'.
• 7. Ensure that all persons in the vicinity (Stowing gang, pump operator, adjoining face, timber gang
etc.) have taken proper shelter.
• 8. Ensure loading m/c, face equipment are at a safe distance.
• 9. Shot shall be fired by an approved type of exploder only.
• 10. Check condition & length of shot firing cable considering size of pillar and two right angles in
opposite direction from face. (100 m)
• 11. Test the exploder before use
• 12. Check capacity of exploder & number of shot to be fired.
 Activities during firing charged explosive
• 1. All connections should be made by the shot fire himself only.
• 2. While straightening the lead wires, do not hold the tube of the detonator. Grip the wires about 10cm
from the detonator with one hand and smooth them out with the other. This will avoid any pull on the fuse
head
• 3. The bare ends of conductors should be thoroughly cleaned since greasy or dirty wires give a poor
connection and may cause misfires.
• 4. Connect all the lead wire in series. All shot holes shall be fired in one round only.
• 5. The bare ends of the conductors should be twisted together tightly for a length of about 3 cm.
• 6. To ensure good insulation and avoid short circuits in wet conditions use insulating tape
• 7. Continuity of the circuit shall be tested by the shot firer with an approved circuit tester
• 8. Keep the exploder in a dry place
• 9. Couple the cable to the exploder.
• 10. Keep the key of the exploder in his possession
• 11. He shall take shelter at a place at two right angles away from the place & opposite direction of blasting.
• 12. Warn all the people in vicinity by sounding verbally or blow AVA or hooter thrice and take confirmation
from guards.
• 13. The shot firing key shall be used when the shots are about to be fired
• 14. After firing immediately remove the exploder key, disconnect the cable form the exploder and short
circuit the cable by twisting together the bare ends of the two conductors
 Firing: Don’ts
• 1. No person shall remove any stemming, or pull out any detonator lead, or remove
any explosive,
• 2. No person shall bore out a hole that has once been charged, or deepen or
temper with empty holes or sockets
• 3. Do not leave bare conductors on wet ground
• 4. No current from signaling, lighting or power circuit shall be used for firing shots
• 5. Fire more number of shots at any one time than the capacity of exploder.
• 6. Not enter or allow any other person to enter the place after a shot has been fired
until the atmosphere in the area is free from dust, smoke or fumes (and not before 5
minutes after the source of electricity has been disconnected from the cable.
• 7. Enter the face when it is cleared of dust, smoke or fumes and check for any
socket left or misfires.
• 8. Withdraw guards, where they are posted, until he has made the examination and
has declared the place safe in all respects.
 Dealing of Misfire:
• A. Activities before dealing Misfire:
• Fence off the entrance or entrances to the working place (face) so as to prevent inadvertent access
• B. Activities during dealing Misfire:
• Check faulty connections,
• Check for detonators left-off unconnected,
• Check whether leads wires becoming bare during stemming internally shot-circuited cable / damage in
the insulation, Check for inadequate firing current due to failure of the exploder to reach the rated
output or Check the number of detonators being greater that that can be fired by the exploder
• Check exploder properly
• Check the battery condition of exploder
• Check leakage current.
• Check shot firing cable thoroughly for any damage.
• If the misfire is due to above reason, set right the defect and fire the shot again.
• If the misfired shot does not explode, drill a fresh relieving hole at least 30 cms away from the misfired
shot and parallel to it so that the bit does not touch the misfired charge.
• Now charge and stem this reliving hole as usual.
• Attach the detonator leads of the misfired shot by a string to the shot-firing cable
• Re-examine the place for presence of methane.
 Activities after Misfire
[Link] search for the cartridge and detonator amongst the material brought down
by the relieving hole.
[Link] the cartridge and detonator is not found, get the material loaded separately and
brought to the surface and the search for the cartridge and the detonator shall be
carried out on the surface.
[Link] the misfired shot could not be located or relieved during the shift, before leaving
the mine, shall give all the information in this regard to the next shift shot-firer and
shall also record the details in his report.
[Link] shot firer of the next shift shall then locate and relieve the misfired shot.
5.A misfired hole which cannot be dealt with in the manner so prescribed, shall be
securely plugged with a wooden plug; an no person other than a shot firer, an official
or a person authorized for the purpose shall remove or attempt to remove such plug
 Misfire: Don’ts
• 1. No person shall remove any stemming, or pull out any
detonator lead, or remove any explosive,
• 2. No person shall bore out a hole that has once been
charged, or deepen or temper with empty holes or sockets
• 3. Not allow any other work until the misfire has been
located and relieved.
• 4. Not place a second charge in the same hole.
• 5. No person shall attempt to remove any stemming
material or pull out any detonator lead or remove any
explosive from any shot hole either before or after a misfire
207. General precautions regarding explosives.-
(1) No person, whilst handling explosives or engaged or assisting in the preparation of charges or in the
charging of holes, shall smoke or carry or use a mobile phone or light other than an enclosed light,
electric torch or lamp.

(2) No person shall take any mobile phone or light other than an electric torch or an enclosed electric lamp
into any explosive magazine or store or premises.

(3) The owner, agent or manager shall take adequate steps to prevent pilferage of explosives during its
storage, transport and use in the mine.

(4) No person shall have explosives in his possession except as provided for in these regulations or hide or
keep explosives in a dwelling house.

(5) Any person finding any explosives in or about a mine shall deposit the same in the magazine or store or
premises and every such occurrence shall be reported to the manager in writing.

(6) Shot-firers and their helpers shall-

(a) not use battery operated watches, mobile phone, synthetic clothes and socks;
(b) use only conductive type of foot-wears; and
(c) in case of leather shoes or boots, the sole shall also be of leather and without hobnails.