# The Coal and Other Safety-Lamp Mines (Explosives) Regulations 1993, Regulation 32: Steps to be taken in the event of a misfire


(1) Subject to regulation 33(2), in the event of a misfire the shotfirer in charge of the shot shall–
(a) take whatever steps are necessary to determine the cause of and deal with the misfire; and
(b) report the misfire to the manager.
(2) The manager shall–
(a) investigate the circumstances of any misfire reported to him pursuant to paragraph (1)(b); and
(b) (following any such investigation) ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no further misfire occurs.
(3) No person shall attempt to recover a misfired charge from a shothole by–
(a) using a tool to remove the charge or the mineral directly round it; or
(b) pulling forcibly on the detonator leads.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/208/regulation/32 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/coal-and-other-safety-lamp-mines-explosives-regulations-1993/regulation-32
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