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1999

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Ddasaccident304, Hd-Aid Oct 1999

Ddasaccident304, Hd-Aid

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The accident occurred when an EOD worker was making a final check over the cleared area. He then discovered a partly buried mortar (PD M-6) fuze. The fuze was already taken apart. The booster was removed and no safety pins (two) were in place. When the EOD worker handled the fuse the striker “sledged and initiated the detonator”.


Ddasaccident350, Hd-Aid Jul 1999

Ddasaccident350, Hd-Aid

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The accident occurred due to the activation of a grenade fuze by indentation of the percussion cap. The fuze was disturbed or activated by the deminer. The fuze is comparatively new. The accident site had been interfered with and evidence that may removed or destroyed.