2014-08-28_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1984013

• Permit No: M1984013
• IBM Index Class Name: GENERAL DOCUMENTS
• Doc Date: 8/28/2014
• Doc Name: Remailed document
• From: DRMS
• To: Mr. George E. Otten
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
* 1876
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:
Mackey Mine
M- 1984 -013
Gold, silver, copper
Gilpin
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Monitoring
Michael A. Cunningham
August 14, 2014
14:30
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
George E. Otten
None
110(2) - Hard Rock Limited Impact
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
Partial Bond
$1,000.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
IN P TO S SI ATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Raining
August 19, 2014
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: Gen. Compliance With Mine Plan
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The adit portal presents a safety hazard and must be adequately
safeguarded to prevent entry from the public.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: To avoid Division Specific Response Authority as allowed under Rule 8.5(a) submit
photographic evidence that the adit portal has been adequately safeguarded from public entry.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/31/13
INSPECTION TOPIC: Reclamation Success
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Trash and refuse was noticed on the site. This is a problem at this
time for failure to dispose of refuse in a manner that controls unsightliness or deleterious effects of such refuse
pursuant to 34- 32- 116(7)(d) C.R.S.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: To bring the operation into compliance with 34- 32- 116(7)(d) C.R.S. submit photographic
evidence that the refuse problem at the site has been abated. Equipment that is damaged to the point that it is
no longer usable should be removed. Any equipment that is not planned for use in the foreseeable future
should also be removed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/31/13
INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The affected area boundary markers are missing or incorrectly
placed. This is a problem for failure to maintain boundary markers around the affected area as required by
Section 3.1.12(2) of the rule.
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