Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Code of Federal Regulations - 30 CFR 57.6102
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MSHA - Title 30 CFR
30 CFR § 57.6102

Explosive material storage practices.

(a) Explosive material shall be--

(1) Stored in a manner to facilitate use of oldest stocks first;

(2) Stored according to brand and grade in such a manner as to facilitate identification; and

(3) Stacked in a stable manner but not more than 8 feet high.

(b) Explosives and detonators shall be stored in closed nonconductive containers except that nonelectric detonating devices may be stored on nonconductive racks provided the case-insert instructions and the date-plant-shift code are maintained with the product.

[58 FR 69596, Dec. 30, 1993]




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