U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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47-5031 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage, and accounting procedures. Include seismograph shooters. Exclude "Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas" (47-5021) who may also work with explosives.

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters (broad occupation)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009