2012-02-28_REVISION - M1980244 (85)

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6.3 Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to respond to worker exposure to cyanide. The operation is: • in full compliance ❑ in substantial compliance ❑ not in compliance...with Standard of Practice 6.3. Describe the basis for this Finding/Deficiencies Identified: Medical oxygen with resuscitators are stored in dedicated and signed cabinets located strategically about the ADR Plant, cyanide unload/mix area, Security office, and metallurgical laboratory. An antidote kit is stored in the Security office located near the ADR Plant and metallurgical laboratory. Daily maximum and minimum temperature records taken in the Security office confirmed that the temperature variation where the kit was stored was within that recommended by the manufacturer. Each department is responsible for completing monthly inspections of safety equipment. Radio communication plus a visual and audible alarm system provide a means to readily communicate during emergency situations. All process operators, supervisors, and the superintendant are provided with radios. Radios are also located in vehicles and are provided to long -term contractors and TriMac drivers when on site. CC &V has developed a Cyanide Emergency Response Plan (CERP) which forms an integral part of the ERP for the mine. The Plan describes the standard procedures to be followed in the event of an unplanned release of cyanide. The plan references SOPs for minimizing potential for cyanide releases and worker exposure. All employees during New Miner Training and at Annual Refresher training are trained in first aid response including cyanide exposure symptom recognition and treatment. First aid is taught by qualified Cripple Creek Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) staff during the annual refresher training course. The training includes administration oxygen and amyl- nitrite first aid. Where an incident occurs which requires transport of an injured or cyanide exposed person offsite for further medical attention, CC &V uses the local ambulance service (CCEMS) based in Cripple Creek. CCEMS paramedics have been approved by Teller County Emergency Services to administer sodium thiosulphate by injection if required. CCEMS is located approximately 6 minutes away in the event of an emergency. For more serious cases, LifeFlight Helicopter evacuation may be utilized. Since 2007 CC &V has had an arrangement with the Teller County Emergency Services (TCES) for provision of treatment for cyanide exposure. TCES are well prepared to receive and treat a cyanide- exposed patient at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. Cresson Project Name of Mine September 22, 2010 Signature of Lead Auditor Date Page 27 of 36