If you suspect a misfire in a blasting operation while people are near egress routes, what should you do first?

• A. Continue operations to confirm the misfire before evacuating.
• B. Notify authorities or supervisors after a brief pause, without evacuation.
• C. Stop activities, evacuate the area, maintain control of the blast site, and notify authorities or supervisors.
• D. Proceed to other tasks while monitoring the situation.

Answer: (C)