Blaster, Surface
- Exam
- Not reported
- Education
- Not reported
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- None
JOB DESCRIPTION: A surface blaster determines the type and amount of explosives required to separate or fracture stone or minerals from solid formations. The blaster is in charge of or responsible for all phases of explosives used, materials, and blasting agents. This may include storage, transportation, and charging of blast holes. A surface blaster is employed in the mining industry and normally works at rock quarries, coalmines, or at the location of other mineral deposits.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Oklahoma Department of Mines
- Address
- 2915 N Classen Blvd Suite 213 Oklahoma City, OK 73106
- Phone
- (405) 427-3859
- Agency website
- http://mines.ok.gov/
- Licence page
- www.ok.gov/mines
- Last updated
- June 25, 2020
Occupations (O*NET)
- Blaster 47-5032.00
Source and verification
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