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Pete Lien and Sons—Colorado Lien Division <br /> Blasting Plan <br /> Blasting Protocol <br /> 1. Quarry Superintendent will approve all drill pattern layouts before drilling. <br /> 2. When a drill pattern is completed,the Quarry Supervisor or Quarry <br /> Superintendent will fax the shot diagram to the Contract blaster and set up a day <br /> for the drill pattern to be loaded and blasted. <br /> 3. Prior to loading the blast pattern,the Quarry Supervisor and or the Quarry <br /> Superintendent will discuss or setup the following with the Blaster in Charge: <br /> • Any problem areas with the drill pattern <br /> • The stemming depth that will be used to prevent fly rock. <br /> • The area being loaded will be barricaded to prevent unauthorized entry. <br /> 4. The Contract Blaster in Charge is defined as: <br /> • The single designated and licensed person with complete responsibility <br /> and authority involving safe handling, use and on-site security of <br /> explosives. <br /> 5. Once the blast pattern is loaded and a time has been decided to set off the blast, <br /> phone calls will be placed to all local authorities and nearby neighbors to inform <br /> of the blast time. <br /> 6. Blast times will always be after 9AM and no later than 5PM, Monday through <br /> Friday. <br /> 7. Prior to blasting,the area will be cleared of all personnel and equipment. <br /> 8. The Quarry Supervisor or the Quarry Superintendent will help the Blaster in <br /> Charge ensure the area has been cleared. <br /> 9. All blasts will be monitored with a seismograph. <br /> 10. Once the blast area has been cleared and secured, and all shot calls have made, <br /> the Quarry Supervisor or Quarry Superintendent will make a final check by radio <br /> with the employees stationed to secure the blast area and the seismograph <br /> operator to verify readiness. <br />