5607.19.2 Ordering discontinuance of blasting operations.
FC § 5607.19.2
The blast monitoring specialist shall have the authority to order the blasting contractor and blaster to discontinue blasting operations upon a determination that a blast has exceeded the limits in FC 5607.19.1. If a blast exceeds permissible limits, the blast monitoring specialist shall immediately notify the blaster and/or other representative of the blasting contractor with authority to halt blasting operations. Upon such notification, the blaster and/or other blasting contractor representative shall immediately discontinue all blasting operations, notify the department in accordance with FC 5607.19.4.1, and initiate an investigation in accordance with the blasting plan into whether there is any damage to the affected buildings or structures. Where the investigation identifies any unsafe conditions or conditions that further blasting might cause to become unsafe, blasting operations shall not resume until approved mitigation measures have been implemented in accordance with FC 5607.9.6 and as otherwise required by the department.
