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Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

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Job Description


	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. Includes seismograph shooters.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	1,550
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)	640
Support Activities for Mining	560
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)	400
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	220
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying	220
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	210
Coal Mining	200
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)	160
Scientific Research and Development Services	80

Career Video

Title: "Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Average Annual Salary	$52,780
Average Hourly Wage	$25.38
Total Employment	5,640