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<br />VOUNTAIN COAL COMPANY ~ WEST ELK MINE <br />CONCLUSIONS <br />The wooden frame structure observed during the inspection appeared to be stable and <br />in the same general condition as that observed during the pre-mining inspection. The <br />ground surface around the structure also appeared to be stable. The structure is in no <br />danger of structural failure and is suitable for occupancy under conditions observed at the <br />time of the inspection. Confirmation of the structural integrity and detailed code <br />compliance is beyond the scope of this report. <br />Settling or movement of this type of structure can result from various sources including <br />frost heave at the foundation, inadequate foundation/soil bearing for the imposed <br />loadings, seismic activity, soil expansion/shrinkage from moisture changes, subsidence <br />from mining operation and deficiencies in design and/or construction. The foundation does <br />not appear to meet any code requirement and does not extend below frost depth far this <br />area. This condition alone could be the sole cause of any current or future foundation <br />disturbance. Although the probability of future subsidence from mining operations is <br />considered to be slight, settling or movement of the structures at this location is likely due <br />to the other items outlined above. The actual impact or effect of the items listed above <br />are beyond the scope of this report. Photos of the structure taken at the time of the <br />inspection are attached. <br />