What kind of work do you do?

My job is blasting in the mines. Despite handling explosives, it's not as dangerous as it sounds. As long as no one acts like a moron, everyone is safe (check out "hammer and screwdriver" for an example of stupidity). It's hard work, but getting to see the blast makes it all worthwhile. I'm allowed to film them, but I can't publish the videos or photos to social media. Even some of our drivers have been at risk of people trying to hijack the trucks. We have a "No Stop" policy, except under very specific conditions. We also get the hell out of dodge if a thunderstorm rolls in. Lightning is obviously a risk. Other than that, it's a safe job. The biggest risk is working on a high wall. Some of them are 150 feet high or even more. We also don't use dynamite. We use what's known as ANFO. It's a mixture of ammonium nitrate and diesel fuel. Have you ever stuck your hand in a bag of ammonium nitrate fertilizer with a cut on your hand? Yep. Burns. You can get it at a feed store or some place that sells fertilizer. There's obviously more needed to make an explosive.