INSPEC42736

• Permit No: C1981035
• IBM Index Class Name: Inspection
• Doc Date: 10/16/1998
• Doc Name: COAL INSPECTION REPORT
• Inspection Date: 9/29/1998
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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III. COMMENTS -COMPLIANCE
Below are comments on the inspection. The comments include discussion of observations made during the
inspection. Comments also describe any enforcement actions taken during the inspection and the facts or
evidence supporting the enforcement action.
This partial inspection of the King Coal Mine was conducted by Wally Erickson from
the DMG Durango Office, 484 Turner Drive, Building F, Suite 101, Durango, CO
81301, phone [phone]. Operations were active during the time of this
inspection. Tom Bird was at the mine, but not available to accompany the DMG
inspector.
Signs & Markers -Mine identification sign and safety signs were posted at the mine
entrance. Permit boundary markers were observed. Public access is controlled by gate
and fence, gate was open.
Roads -Mine entrance road and access roads were well maintained. Mine entrance
road drainage conveyance swale was intact.
Hydrologic Balance -Affected area drainage was conveyed to one of the two sediment
ponds for treatment. Sediment containment ditches and culverts appeared functional.
Upland diversion ditched and culverts appeared intact and functional. Debris screens
were intact within the upland diversion ditches. Mine personnel were watering yard
area for dust suppression.
Large sediment pond was holding water approximately 6" depth. Sediment had been
recently cleaned from the large pond. Primary and secondary spillways appeared
stable and clear of debris, debris screen was intact for the primary spillway. No
discharge noted. Overflow pipe, 0.6' PVC pipe installed to convey overflow from the
large sediment pond to the smaller sediment pond, was intact and clear, no evidence of
overflow being conveyed. Pond embankment appeared stable, evidence of seeping,
slumping, or erosion was not observed.
Small sediment pond was holding water, approximately 1' depth, no discharge noted.
Primary and secondary spillways appeared stable and clear of debris. Embankment
was well vegetated and stable.
Fuel storage tank, located adjacent to coal storage bins, was surrounded by spill
containment berm. Evidence of minor fuel spills appeared to be contained within the
bermed area. Six 55-gallon drums, containing lubricants, were located on elevated
rack. Lubricant storage rack was surrounded by spill containment berm. Empty
lubricant drums were located adjacent to the bermed area.