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Explosives danger six months after blast

Wet weather during the loading process may have affected the bulk explosive product.

Lou Caruana
Am undetonated primer was uncovered by a grader operator working on a pit bench six months after the blast.

Am undetonated primer was uncovered by a grader operator working on a pit bench six months after the blast.

The non-electric signal tube had been pulled out of the detonator crimp, removing the firing signal. The Queensland Mines Inspectorate said wet weather during the loading process may have affected the...

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