2015-03-04_INSPECTION - M1987027 ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: M1987027
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 3/4/2015
• Doc Name: BLM Inspection
• From: BLM
• To: DRMS
• Inspection Date: 5/16/2014
• Email Name: TOD
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has conducted an inspection of the mining operation noted below. This report documents observations concerning
compliance of the mining operation with the permit and regulations (43 CFR 3600 — Mineral Materials Disposal) of the Department of Interior. The report notes: 1)
Areas of successful compliance; 2) Problems and suggested corrective actions and/ or 3) Potential violations to be considered enforcement action by the BLM.
OPERATORS SHOULD READ THIS REPORT CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT MAY REQUIRE CORRECTIVE ACTION AND/ OR RESPONSES TO THE BLM IN ORDER
TO AVOID CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE ENFORCEMENT ACTION.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MINE NAME:
RECEIVED
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
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Colorado Quarries - Bill Tezak
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BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
MAR O 4 2015
ROYAL GORGE FIELD OFFICE
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COUNTY:
DIVISION OF RECLAMATION
3600 INSPECTION REPORT
MINING AND SAFETY
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has conducted an inspection of the mining operation noted below. This report documents observations concerning
compliance of the mining operation with the permit and regulations (43 CFR 3600 — Mineral Materials Disposal) of the Department of Interior. The report notes: 1)
Areas of successful compliance; 2) Problems and suggested corrective actions and/ or 3) Potential violations to be considered enforcement action by the BLM.
OPERATORS SHOULD READ THIS REPORT CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT MAY REQUIRE CORRECTIVE ACTION AND/ OR RESPONSES TO THE BLM IN ORDER
TO AVOID CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE ENFORCEMENT ACTION.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MINE NAME:
Indian Sunset ........ _. . ... . .............................................. . ..... . .. _ . .. . .. . ......................................... . ................................................... ...............................................................................................
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OPERATOR:
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Colorado Quarries - Bill Tezak
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MAIN COMMODITY:
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Rhyolite for landscape stone and road base ..........._. ........................_..._._
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TYPE OF OPERATION: .._....._._.....__........... -_
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COUNTY:
Custer
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LOCATION:
North of Westcliffe _
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INSPECTOR(S)/ OP. REP PRESENT:
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Bridgette Miller /Bill Tezak
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INSPECTION DATE: .....- - .................................................................................
5/16/2014
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DATE OF COMPLAINT, if applicable:
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CDRMS PERMIT #:
M1987027
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MSHA ID #:
0504948, 05 -04199 ...............................
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TIME OF DAY:
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INSPECTION TYPE: ................ -......................................._..........................._.........................................................._.............._........._......
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REASON FOR INSPECTION:
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General
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WEATHER CONDITION:
Clear
1. INSPECTION TYPES: Land Status, Mineral Testing, Potential Trespass, Pre - Operation, Post - Operation, Reclamation Status, Standard
Inspection, Standard Production Verification, Other
2. REASONS FOR INSPECTION: Bond Release, Citizen Complaint, General, Other Agency Request, Regulatory Requirement, Other
3. WEATHER CONDITIONS: Clear, Cloudy, Inclement — prevented inspection, Raining, Snowing, Windy
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INTERNAL
Inspection Status: y
Y = Inspected and Found in Compliance, N = Inspected and Violations/ Problems Noted, NA = Not Applicable
Inspector's Initials: BMM
BLM Supervisor's Initials
Date: 51161201
Date sent to Operator:
SSC
7/3/14