Shotfirer
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005240
A qualified and licensed individual responsible for preparing and detonating explosives in mining, quarrying, or construction operations. This person selects the type and quantity of explosive, designs the blast pattern, and connects the detonators and firing lines. Shotfirers conduct thorough safety checks before and after each blast, adhering to strict regulatory guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005240 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Sprengmeister; Spanish: artificiero; French: boutefeu |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A qualified and licensed individual responsible for preparing and detonating explosives in mining, quarrying, or construction operations. This person selects the type and quantity of explosive, designs the blast pattern, and connects the detonators and firing lines. Shotfirers conduct thorough safety checks before and after each blast, adhering to strict regulatory guidelines for handling hazardous materials.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Sprengmeister",
"es": "artificiero",
"fr": "boutefeu"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/shotfirer/"
}
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