2013-09-19_INSPECTION - M1990041

• Permit No: M1990041
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 9/19/2013
• Doc Name: inspection 8/2013
• From: DRMS
• To: Bates-Hunter Mine
• Inspection Date: 8/22/2013
• Email Name: MAC
• Email Name: TAK
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
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The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME:
MINE/PROSPECTING ID #:
MINERAL:
COUNTY:
Bates - Hunter Mine
M- 1990 -041
Gold
Gilpin
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Michael A. Cunningham
August 22, 2013
11:00
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Central City Consolidated Mng
Willie Phillips
1 l0(2) - Hard Rock Limited Impact
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
Complete Bond
$5,000.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
SIGNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Clear
!TCXOR'S
September 19, 2013
The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Acid And Toxic Materials
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division observed unlabeled 55 gallon barrels of
chemicals /reagents on the south side of the mill building.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall provide an updated chemical /reagent inventory of the type, quantity,
volume and chemical composition for each milling reagent stored at the Golden Gilpin Mill, including reagents
stored within the mill. The Operator shall move all 55 gallon barrels into the mill facility. The barrels shall be
properly labeled and shall be stored off the ground. The Operator shall complete the corrective action by the
specified date and shall notify the Division when the corrective action has been complied with; the Division will
conduct a follow -up inspection to confirm compliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/18/13
INSPECTION TOPIC: Acid And Toxic Materials
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The Division observed a 55 gallon steel barrel on the south side of
the mill building. The barrel was corroded and the contents had spilled onto the ground.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall identify the contents of the corroded barrel and shall specify the
volume of material which was stored in the barrel. The material shall be removed from the mill site and
disposed of in accordance with hazardous materials regulations. The Operator shall provide the Division with
proof that the material was properly identified, transported and disposed of by the specified corrective action
date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/03/13
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