_INSPECTION - C1981019 ‎(26)‎

• Permit No: C1981019
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 12/4/2007
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

M. 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 was a partial inspection of the Colowyo Mine conducted on December 4, 2007 by
Mike Boulay of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. Tony Tennyson of
CCC accompanied me during the entire inspection. Weather conditions were sunny and
cool. The majority of the mine site was snow covered from a recent storm that passed
through the area over the weekend prior to this inspection. The mine operation was
actively mining coal and coal was being hauled to the loadout at the time of this
inspection. One dragline was down for repairs and one was operating in the West Pit E
seam overburden.
Roads
The mine access road and haul road to the loadout had been plowed and were dry. The
access road to the South Taylor area was very muddy but in good condition considering
the amount of snow the site recently received. All of the roads that were inspected had
been plowed. Haul roads into the active pit areas were in relatively good condition and
maintained. Some road cuttings were present along the edges of many of the roads due to
recent grading and maintenance of the roads. Road ditches were all snow packed. Most
of the roads were very muddy but they were maintained and stable, and no problems were
noted.
Topsoil
Topsoil stripping and related activities in Taylor Draw were inspected. An excavator was
being utilized to load haul trucks with topsoil in the South Taylor area. Haul Trucks were
transporting the topsoil to the South Taylor stockpile. All topsoil stripping and
stockpiling activities were being conducted in accordance with the approved plan and
applicable rules.
An area of the East Pit was inspected, where according to CCC topsoil redistribution and
seeding had just been completed on approximately 86.5 acres. This area is referred to as
EP050. This location was entirely snow covered but did appear to be stable with no signs
of erosion or other concerns.
Support Facilities
The warehouse and facilities areas were viewed. These facilities and perimeter locations
appear to be well maintained and no problems were noted during this inspection. The
new ready line bench area was inspected. This facility is near completion and should be
operational soon.