2010-02-05_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1999058

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Colorado Stone Quarries, Inc. Yule Quarry Operation SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy and goal of Colorado Stone Quarries, Inc. to conduct a safe and healthy operation, for activities both on and off the quarry site. It is understood that in order to meet this goal, all employees must keep safety uppermost in their minds. Each employee must constantly examine his or her actions and work habits and those of his or her fellow employees to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Sierra encourages its employees to notify management, suggest improvements, and take the initiative so that corrective actions are undertaken where unsafe conditions or activities occi±r. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Introduction Colorado Stone Quarries has adopted this Emergency Response Plan as prepared by Sierra Minerals Corporation at the initiation of operations at the Yule Quarry in August of 1999. This plan is a living document that will undergo revision and updating periodically as necessary to ensure that it remains an effective tool for informing employees, both old and new as to the appropriate actions and contacts to be made in most emergency situations. It should also be understood that not all emergencies can be foreseen and will not necessarily be identified in the section on "Postulated Events". However, this section is presented to assist in understanding the appropriate action to take in those emergencies which are identified as possible. This plan is a training document. It will be provided to all employees upon hiring and will be part of required training for all employees. Copies will be kept in all company vehicles, as well as at the quarry office. It will be provided to the Carbondale Fire Protection District, the Gunnison County Emergency Services Coordinator, the District Office of the U. S. Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Colorado Division of Mines. It will be made available to other appropriate parties upon request. 4