2012-02-15_INSPECTION - M1984008

• Permit No: M1984008
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 2/15/2012
• Doc Name: Insp Rpt
• From: DRMS
• To: Continental Materials Corporation
• Inspection Date: 2/1/2012
• Email Name: TC1
• Email Name: TAK
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

MINE NAME:
Barnhart Pit
MINE/PROSPECTING ID #:
M- 1984 -008
MINERAL:
Sand and gravel
COUNTY:
Pueblo
INSPECTION TYPE:
Monitoring
INSPECTOR(S):
Timothy A. Cazier
INSP. DATE:
February 1, 2012
INSP. TIME:
15:00
OPERATOR:
Continental Materials Corporation c/o Transit
Pueblo
OPERATOR REPRESENTATIVE:
Mark Klune & Gary Tuttle
TYPE OF OPERATION:
112c - Construction Regular Operation
REASON FOR INSPECTION:
Normal I &E Program
BOND CALCULATION TYPE:
None
BOND AMOUNT:
$69,470.00
DATE OF COMPLAINT:
NA
POST INSP. CONTACTS:
None
JOINT INSP. AGENCY:
None
WEATHER:
Clear
INSPE S SIGNATURE:
Gl
SIGNATURE DATE:
February 15, 2012
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: Reclamation Success
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: Problem: Review of annual reports dating back to 2007 indicates no
mining activity since at least that time. These same reports indicate reclamation activities have been ongoing
since at least 2006. C.R.S. 34- 32.5- 116(4)(q)(I) states "... final reclamation of each mining phase shall be
completed prior to the expiration of five years after the date the operator advises the board in an annual report
that such phase of mining has been completed ..."
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Provide the Division with a letter stating final reclamation has begun or request the site
go into Temporary Cessation. A fee of $144 is required to enter Temporary Cessation.
CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE DATE: 4/16/12
INSPECTION TOPIC: Signs & Markers
PROBLEM /POSSIBLE VIOLATION: Problem: The mine identification sign was not posted at the entrance of the
mine site. This is a problem for failure to post a mine identification sign as required by Section 3.1.12(1) 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: 3/15/12
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