While preparing for the shot, the det cord was placed in the initiator before everyone was in place. The shot was accidentally set off causing rock and water to cross the pit and come into contact with the workers.
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Showing all 3While preparing for the shot, the det. cord was placed in the initiator before everyone was in place. The shot was accidentally set off, causing rock and water to cross the pit and come into contact with the workers.
While preparing for the shot the det cord was placed in the initiator before everyone was in place. The shot was accidently set off causing rock and water to cross the pit and come into contact with the workers.