2018-08-02_INSPECTION - M2017014

• Permit No: M2017014
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 8/2/2018
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• From: DRMS
• To: Four Corners Materials
• Email Name: SJM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

IMN COLORADO
Division of Reclamation,
Mining and Safety
Department of Natural Resources
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
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:
South Fork # 1 Pit
M-2017-004
Gravel
Rio Grande
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Preoperation Inspection
Stephanie J. Mitchell
July 27, 2018
12:45
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba Four Corners
Matt Carnahan
111 - Construction by Goverment Agency
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Preoperation Inspection
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
Corporate Surety
BOND AMOUNT:
$75,000.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Raining
C
August 2, 2018
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 site is utilizing off-site fill without prior approval by the Division
per 3.1.5(9) of the Rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall provide a notarized affidavit, stating that the fill is, in fact, inert and
addressing all requirements pursuant to Rule 3.1.5(9), which describes the intended use of inert/off-site fill by
the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/02/18
INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM/POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign was not posted at the entrance of the
mine site. This is a problem for failure to post a mine identification sign as required by Section 3.1.12(1) of the
rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall, at the entrance of the mine site, post a sign which shall be clearly
visible from the access road with the following: the name of the operator, a statement that a reclamation
permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and the permit
number. The operator shall submit photo documentation that a proper sign has been posted by the corrective
action date.
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