Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Jan 27, 2026
§ 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.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.
source: 50 FR 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 30 CFR 57.20031