2012-09-13_INSPECTION - M2010034

• Permit No: M2010034
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 9/13/2012
• Doc Name: INSPECTION REPORT
• From: DRMS
• To: OPERATOR
• Inspection Date: 9/13/2012
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I &E Program
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
Complete Bond
BOND AMOUNT:
$17,000.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
NA
POST INSP. 9 NTACTS:
None
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
WEATHER:
Clear
INSP I G ' lS e - URE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
September 17, 2012
MINE NAME:
McEndaffer Mine
MINE/PROSPECTING ID#:
M- 2010 -034
MINERAL:
Sand and Gravel
COUNTY:
Weld
INSPECTION TYPE:
Monitoring
INSPECTOR(S):
Peter S. Hays
INSP. DATE:
September 13, 2012
INSP. TIME:
09:15
OPERATOR:
Willits Company, Inc.
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
Bob Willits
TYPE OF OPERATION:
110c - Construction Limited Impact
COLORADO DIVISION OF RECLAMATION, MINING AND SAFETY
MINERALS PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
PHONE: [phone]
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.
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.
INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign and affected area boundary markers
were not observed per the requirements of Rule 3.1.12.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The Operator must post a sign at the entrance to the mine site which shall be clearly
visible from the access road and specify the following; the name of the Operator, indicate that a reclamation
permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board, and the permit
number. The boundaries of the affected area must be marked by monuments or other markers that are clearly
visible and adequate to delineate such boundaries. Photographic evidence of the corrective actions must be
submitted within 30 days of the mailing date of this inspection report.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 10/17/12
OBSERVATIONS
The McEndaffer Mine was inspected by Peter Hays with the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety
(Division) as part of the Division's monitoring inspection program. Mr. Bob Willits with Willits Company, Inc.
was present during the inspection. The permit for the site was issued by the Division on June 21, 2010. This is
the first inspection of the site by the Division.
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