Which agency should be notified within 24 hours after a blasting accident or unusual occurrence?

• A. State OSHA Division
• B. Department of Transportation
• C. Fire Department
• D. Police Department

Answer: (A)

The key rule here is that blasting activities are covered by the state’s occupational safety program, so any blasting accident or unusual occurrence must be reported to the State OSHA division within 24 hours. This rapid notice triggers an official safety investigation, ensures proper documentation, and helps implement corrective actions to prevent a recurrence. OSHA oversees workplace safety and health standards for blasting operations, so they’re the appropriate authority to receive and respond to such reports.

The Fire Department, Police Department, and Department of Transportation all have important roles—emergency response, public safety, and transportation issues, respectively—but they are not the agencies tasked with the mandated 24-hour reporting to the occupational safety authority for blasting incidents.