When death or bodily injury is caused by the explosion of an article referred to in AS 42.30.060 - 42.30.100 while it is being placed on a vessel or vehicle for transportation in violation of AS 42.30.060 - 42.30.100, or while it is being transported or removed from a vessel or vehicle, the person knowingly placing, or aiding, or permitting the placing of the article upon the vessel or vehicle, upon conviction, is punishable by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than 10 years.