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32.—(1) Subject to regulation 33(2), in the event of a misfire the shotfirer in charge of the shot shall–
(a)take whatever steps are necessary to determine the cause of and deal with the misfire; and
(b)report the misfire to the manager.
(2) The manager shall–
(a)investigate the circumstances of any misfire reported to him pursuant to paragraph (1)(b); and
(b)(following any such investigation) ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that no further misfire occurs.
(3) No person shall attempt to recover a misfired charge from a shothole by–
(a)using a tool to remove the charge or the mineral directly round it; or
(b)pulling forcibly on the detonator leads.
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