---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 57.20031"
title: "30"
number: "57.20031"
heading: "Blasting underground in hazardous areas."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/57.20031"
---

# §57.20031. Blasting underground in hazardous areas.


In underground areas where dangerous accumulations of water, gas, mud, or fire atmosphere could be encountered, persons shall be removed to safe places before blasting.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

### Source

Source: 50 FR 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.