Rompex is used in a rock blasting operation on a hillside in the Serra region of Rio Grande do Sul.

Blasting Operation on ERS-020: Preventing Rock and Landslides

As part of a major preventive action, a hillside along the ERS-020 highway in São Francisco de Paula, in the Serra region of Rio Grande do Sul, underwent a controlled blasting procedure this Monday (15). The State Highway Company of Rio Grande do Sul (EGR), responsible for managing the state's highways, initiated the detonation to prevent potential rock and landslides, ensuring the safety of drivers traveling through the area.

Use of Rompex on ERS-020

The blasting, carried out using the Rompex rock fragmenter, was conducted efficiently and safely. Rompex is a chemical solid designed for controlled blasting, with no vibration and low risk of flyrock. The temporary closure of the highway, which lasted approximately six hours at kilometer 83, was necessary to carry out the procedure.

The operation aimed to remove rock and soil blocks that posed an imminent risk of collapse. EGR emphasized that the forecast of heavy winter rains in the region accelerated the need for this preventive measure to ensure the safety of road users.

In addition to EGR's participation, volunteer firefighters from São Francisco de Paula played a key role in the final cleanup of the site, helping to ensure the road was safely reopened to traffic.

Operation Featured in the Media

The importance of this operation was even highlighted on G1, Globo’s news portal. However, the article mistakenly referred to the product Pyroblast instead of Rompex.

This action underscores the importance of using efficient and safe solutions like Rompex for controlled blasting in risk situations. Rompex is known for its reliability and effectiveness in rock blasting projects, ensuring safety and operational flow.