Drilling and blasting, which involve the application of explosive energy to fragment the rock mass, represent one of the most employed methods of extracting mineral raw materials in surface mines. However, blasting activities can generate potential hazards, the occurrence of which is influenced by various factors. These factors can be categorised into three primary groups: natural factors (mining-geological conditions in the deposit), technical-technological factors (depending on the rock mass extraction technology) and the human factor (related to operator expertise and procedural adherence). The consequences of such events may lead to significant material damage, including harm to mining machinery, surrounding infrastructure, and even pose risks to human health and safety. On the example of the "O2" quarry, the factors that influenced material being propelled outside the safety zone defined by verified mining documentation were observed. A comprehensive risk assessment was subsequently performed to identify the underlying causes of these deviations, highlight procedural deficiencies, and prevent further incident events, i.e., for risk mitigation.