2011-05-09_INSPECTION - M1997007

• Permit No: M1997007
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 5/9/2011
• Doc Name: Insp Rpt
• From: DRMS
• To: The Denver Brick Company
• Inspection Date: 4/26/2011
• Email Name: JLE
• Email Name: AJW
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

o-c- COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
*0 MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
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The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has conducted an inspection of the mining operation
noted below. This report documents observations concerning compliance with the terms of the permit
and applicable rules and regulations of the Mined Land Reclamation Board.
MINE NAME: MINE/PROSPECTING ID#: MINERAL: COUNTY:
Bijou Clay Mine M-1997-007 Clay (general) Elbert
INSPECTION TYPE: INSPECTOR(S): INSP. DATE: INSP. TIME:
Surety-Related Inspection Jared L. Ebert April 26, 2011 13:00
OPERATOR: OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE: TYPE OF OPERATION:
The Denver Brick Company Robert Tibbetts 112c - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION: BOND CALCULATION TYPE: BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I&E Program Complete Bond $126,837.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT: POST INSP. CONTACTS: JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA None None
WEATHER: I SPEC R' IGNATURE: SIGNATURE DATE:
Cloudy May 9, 2011
The following inspection topics were identified as having Problems or Possible Violations. OPERATORS
SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT AND APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. If a
Possible Violation is indicated, you will be notified under separate cover as to when the Mined Land
Reclamation Board will consider possible enforcement action.
1. INSPECTION TOPIC: Sediment Control
PROBLEM: A large erosion feature was observed along the northeast boundary where the graded area drains
storm water. This is a problem at this time for failure to protect the affected land from erosion pursuant to
C.R.S. 34-32.5-116 (4) (j).
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall provide photo documentation to the Division verifying erosion gullies
and ruts have been repaired, and that the site has have been reconstructed and stabilized to prevent erosion
damage by the corrective action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 7/05/11
2. INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM: The affected area boundary markers are incorrectly placed. This is a problem for failure to maintain
boundary markers around the affected area as required by Section 3.1.12(2) of the rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator shall conduct a survey and replace the boundary markers in the correct
location(s). The Operator shall provide proof to the Division that this has been done by the corrective action
date. The Division will then conduct a follow-up inspection.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 6/06/11
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