CES CES Emergency Response & Incident Management

Question 1

What is the first action a blaster-in-charge must take upon discovering a misfire (failed detonation) after a blast?

Accepted Answer

Wait the required waiting period (at least 30 minutes for electric, 1 hour for fuse), then approach cautiously following established misfire procedures

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Immediately drill into the misfired hole to investigate

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Flood the blast area with water and walk away

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Contact the explosive manufacturer immediately before taking any other action

Question 2

Under 27 CFR Part 555, who is required to notify ATF when explosive materials are lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

The licensee or permittee must report theft or loss to ATF and local law enforcement within 24 hours of discovery

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Only the end-user customer

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Only the manufacturer of the explosive

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Reporting is voluntary and not legally required

Question 3

What is the immediate hazard concern when an explosive storage magazine catches fire?

Accepted Answer

Mass detonation of the stored explosives, generating lethal blast wave, fragmentation, and fire

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Only smoke inhalation from burning cardboard packaging

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Toxic fumes from burning blasting caps only

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Electrical shorts from detonator wire insulation

Question 4

What does ICS (Incident Command System) provide during a post-blast emergency involving injuries?

Accepted Answer

A standardized command structure that coordinates emergency responders and manages resources effectively

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A checklist for filling out ATF Form 5400.4 after an incident

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A system to determine legal liability for the blast contractor

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A computer software suite for calculating blast energy

Question 5

When a premature blast injures workers, what is the blaster-in-charge legally required to document?

Accepted Answer

A complete incident report including cause, circumstances, injuries, witnesses, and corrective actions, submitted to ATF and applicable state authorities

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Only the number of workers present at the time

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A verbal apology to the injured workers

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Only OSHA 300 log entries if a fatality occurred

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'post-blast inspection' following a production blast?

Accepted Answer

To verify all explosives detonated, check for misfires, assess fragmentation, and identify any damage outside the blast zone

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To collect spent casings for recycling

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To measure the cost of explosives consumed during the blast

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To update the crew payroll for the shift