From: MSHA

MSHA has been made aware of a pre-detonation incident involving an Orica i-kon blasting system. The Orica Incident Advisory is attached to this alert. MSHA is advising every operation that utilizes blasting systems of any type to follow strict safety precautions as stated by the manufacturer, the company safety procedures, and MSHA regulations. Ensure that there is no possibility of any personnel being on or near the blasting site when the blast lines are connected to the blasting machine.

If you have any information or concern about any blasting system having issues, such as pre-detonations, misfires, or other problems, please contact Thomas Lobb at telephone number (304) 547-2302 or by email at lobb.thomas@dol.gov. You may also contact Richard O’Hanlon by telephone at (304) 547-2316 or by email at ohanlon.richard@dol.gov.

The manufacturer’s advisory is attached below.

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