_INSPECTION - C1981010 ‎(75)‎

• Permit No: C1981010
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Name: Inspection Report
• Inspection Date: 6/8/2010
• Email Name: RDZ
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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 was a complete coal inspection conducted by Rob Zuber and Dan Hernandez of the Colorado
Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (Division) on June 8 - 11, 2010. The purpose of the
inspection was to evaluate the on-the-ground condition with respect to Trapper Mine's mining and
environmental protection activities. Graham Roberts of TMI accompanied the inspection in the field,
and Division staff met in the TMI office with Forrest Luke, Jim Mattern and other TMI staff.
The weather was mostly sunny and warm with a small amount of clouds and wind. The ground was
mostly dry during the inspection of the site. All areas to be inspected were accessible and visible.
Observed activity on site included the movement of coal haul trucks and ash trucks, blasting, and the
casting of overburden at K Ridge by the Molly Brown dragline.
Availability of Records
The records were found to be in compliance. See attached checklist.
Signs and Markers
The mine ID and blasting signs at the main mine entrance were found to be in compliance. The need
for an additional sign was identified at the entrance to the Coyote Pond access road.
Perimeter markers were observed at several locations including the West boundary near Coyote
Pond, the boundary along the east side of the mine site, and the north boundary near the facilities
area and near Johnson Gulch Pond 10R. These markers were spaced a sufficient distance apart,
however at the east end brush will need to be cleared in the near future more the markers to be
visible.
Topsoil markers were observed at several sites, and they appeared to be spaced a sufficient distance
apart.
Roads
All roads and roadside ditches were functioning as permitted at the;time of the inspection with the
following exceptions:
• B/C Haul Road needs to have ditches improved;
• A ditch out from the road to the Ash Pit is creating a large gully;
• Several pond access roads require maintenance.
• The culvert for the Life of Mine Road in Middle Flume drainage contains tumble weeds and
sediment and requires maintenance.
• The culvert near the northeast corner of the facility area is partially blocked by a rock in front of
the entrance.
• The culvert under the road to the potable water tanks requires cleaning.