2013-05-16_INSPECTION - M2012013

• Permit No: M2012013
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 5/16/2013
• Doc Name: INSPECTION REPORT
• From: DRMS
• To: OPERATOR
• Inspection Date: 5/15/2013
• Email Name: MAC
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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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:
Higgins Pit II
M- 2012 -013
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Lincoln
INSPECTION TYPE:
INSPECTOR(S):
INSP. DATE:
INSP. TIME:
Surety - Related Inspection
Michael A. Cunningham
May 15, 2013
09:30
OPERATOR:
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
TYPE OF OPERATION:
Smithburg Family Partnership, LLLP
John Higgins
I I 2 - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
BOND AMOUNT:
Normal I &E Program
Complete Bond
$192,000.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
NA
None
None
WEATHER:
INSPE C OR'S SIGNATURE:
SIGNATURE DATE:
Cloudy
IMay 16, 2013
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The following inspection tonics 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 contained an incorrect permit number.
This is a problem for failure to post a mine identification sign with the permit number of the operation as
required by Section 3.1.12(1)(c) of the rule.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: The operator shall, at the entrance of the mine site, post a sign which shall be clearly
visible from the access road with the following: the name of the operator, a statement that a reclamation
permit for the operation has been issued by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board; and the permit
number. The operator shall submit photo documentation that a proper sign has been posted by the corrective
action date.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 6/14/13
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