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(Page 2) <br />MINE ID # OR PROSPECTING ID # M-1999-042 <br />INSPECTION DATE 3-11-2004 <br />INSPECTOR'S INITIALS SSS <br />The purpose of this inspection is solely to observe an explosives blast of the working face inside the mine. The blast is to be a <br />trim shot for the face. Scott Waybright, DMG Mine Safety Training Program. also attended the inspection. <br />The shot holes were drilled with a 3/4 inch x 5 foot bit. According to Jay Parker, Parker Development, Inc., the company <br />conducting the blasting, the entire shot consisted of 10 pounds of powder. Because it was a trim shot, there would be no delay <br />in the detonations. When asked if that scenario would meet the requirements for blasting that were placed on the permit, Mr. <br />Parker indicated that he had no knowledge of any blasting restrictions placed on this permit. When advised of those <br />restrictions, Mr. Parker indicated that he would consider conducting half the shot at a time and that the shot would be loud. He <br />also indicated that he would obtain a copy of the blasting restrictions for this site before conducting more blasting. <br />After discussing the issue with the operator, Mr. Congdon, the full shot was set off. This inspector and one of the Forest <br />Service representatives were stationed at the residence nearest the mine site, approximately 1000 feet from the portal. The <br />shot was almost imperceptible at this location in terms of vibration felt and noise detected. DMG, USES and Swiss Village HOA <br />representatives were stationed in the Swiss Village subdivision, within line of site of the mine portal. Blast observations from <br />these personnel were similar to those specified above. A USFS representative was also stationed in the Avalanche Creek <br />drainage, just above the mine. No report was received from this representative before this inspector left the site. <br />Judging from this blast, that was a rather sizable trim shot, it does not appear that future blasting of this type will adversely <br />affect any structures in the mine proximity. Any future development blasting, where larger, deeper drill holes and more <br />explosives are utilized, should be closely monitored and must adhere to the limitations specified in the permit.. The operator is <br />cautioned to ensure that all future personnel, conducting blasting at this site, have full knowledge of the blasting limitations <br />specified in the permit and adhere to them. <br />Responses to this inspection report should be directed to Steve Shuey at the Division of Minerals and Geology, Grand Junction <br />Field Office, 101 South 3`d Street, Room 301, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501, phone number 970-243-6368. <br />I & E Contact Address <br />NAME Robert Congdon <br />OPERATOR Avalanche Creek Marble and Alabaster L.L.C, <br />STREET PO, Box 266 <br />CITY/STATE/ZIP Glenwood Springs. Colorado 81602 <br />cc: Carl Mount -DMG Denver Office <br />^ CE <br />^ BL <br />^ FS - Sopris Ranger District <br />^ HW <br />^ HMWMD (CH) <br />^ SE <br />^ WOCD (CH) <br />^ OTHER <br />