ML19203A196

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO INSPECTOR OF NINES DEPARTMENT

• SAFETY FIRST 2340 MENAUL, N.E., SUITE 106 ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87107 JOE D. LONGACRE, SR. OFFICE TELEPHONE 842-3066 STATE INSPECTOR OF MINES RESIDENCE PHONE 344-1129 RADIATION REPORT OF INSPECTION I. o. No. 2901598 Typed July 25, 1978

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Gerald D, Sena, Environmental Technician PurlUIIII to the Mining Llwt of the State of New Mexico, Section 63-4*8, an ln1pectlon, as designated above, hH been made. During this IMpldtD,t flte followtna waa noted:

INTRODUCTION The prl1111ry purpose of this Inspection was to check radon-Jaughter concentrations In .ac:h working area of the mine, to measure quantity of air suppl led to each man workl~g 1i11derground and to calculate a time-weighted exposure for each of the varlojf cl***** of mine personnel.

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For ~*~~ting the alpha particles, the HSA Honltalre air sampler, u. S. Bureau of M{,flel -,proval No. 2F-200lt was used. For counting the alpha disintegration, ttMa. ,-1:.~--rl lne. pulse rate meter In comb I nation wl th the SPA-I Eberline mll lipore flltf)" : ~ probe was used.

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• GENERAL INFORMATION

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0~ ** :r:~tment Company Offlclals:

Pat James, Project Manager Cherie TIiiey, Mine Superintendent

• * /-"Af.ftn . t Joe Ward, General Hine Foreman Lessee: Gulf Hln1ral Resources Jim Owens, Environmental , Ventilation Engr.

Guy HIits, Safety & Security Coordinator Location: approx. 8 mites W. of Smith Lake on Pinedale Rd., No. 49 Mining method: driving development drifts th*n I 1/2 ml. s. on gravel road for modified room and pillar extraction 166 Water pu~ed from mine: 180 G.P.H.

Work Schedule: Last lost-time accident: June 19, 1978 Ho~,:s per day 8

, Shfft1 per day 3 Last fire drlll: March 23, 1978 Hotlts per week 40 9804280260 780725 JOE D. LONGACRE, SR.

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• 1. D. No. 2901598 - Ha no Lake Mine (G1.11f Mineral Resources Company)

• July 7, 1978 Page 2 Hine Rescue Trained: March 23, 1978 Self Rescue Weighed: March 28, 1978 First-aid trained: 80% Previous Radiation Inspection: March 8, 1978 and report was posted The Inspector was accoq,anled by Messrs. Cherie TIiiey, Jim Owens, Guy Mills and Gerald O. Sena, during the entire period of this Inspection; Mr. Hitch Frayser also participated In some periods of this Inspection.

This mine Is opened by one three-co~artment steel set shaft, 5'x16' In size, 519 feet deep. Two levels are being opened, 1-3 level is the ore level at 400 feet d..p and 1-4 level at 445 feet deep, this 1-4 level Is the main ore haulage level.

Thi shaft Is used for ventilation, for hoisting supplies, for hoisting development muck ore and hoisting men.

RADIATION AND VENTILATION This mine was ventilated bymme 83,000 cubic feet per minute of a I r de 11 ve red and e,._austed through the following opening~:

Al r Volume Fan Depth Oe,nlnq 3 c:ompa rtmant

-5'x16' Size DI rectlon Intake c.f.m.

115,000 Hake of Fan HP of Opening 519 I Shaft No. I ventilation 48" ID exhaust 115 ,000 Joy Serl es 1000 1-125 4JQ I Shaft The main fan was electrfcally p<Mered unit and was axial-flow type. This fan was mounted at the surface collar of the vent shaft. This vent shaft was steel lined throughout the length of the opening. The second escape system was provided t~tough this vent shaft and all hoisting equipment were available for utilizing In extreme cases of emergency.

Air underground was distributed to the working places by directing the primary airflow, by use of auxlllary fans and vent tubings, to control the airflow, ventilation doors were utilized In the main drifts.

The following Is a 11st of radon-daughter concentrations, air volume measurements and time-weighted exposure for each of the various classes of mine personnel.

Sample Ventilation Man-Shi ft Exposure Working No. Sample Location c.f.m. H&M Stopes Haulages Level 1 19E & 23 S stope drill 4,000 2.0 2.0 o.4 2 20E & 215 slusher set up 5,000 2.0 2.0 0. 1 3 25S stope slusher 19W & 315 slusher set up convection J0,000 2.0 2.0 2.0 6.0 0.3 0.6 5 18W , 355 stope 3,000 2.0 1.0 0.6 6 16W, 35S stope drill 1,200 2.0 6.0 0.6 7 W access drift development 4,200 2.0 6.o 1.0 8 12W & lt)S stope drill CQnvect Ion 2.0 6.0 o.8 9 IOW & 535 raise 2,000 2.0 4.o 0.5 10 9W & 415 stope slusher 4,200 2.0 3.0 o.B

1*. D. No. 2901598 - Har Lake Hine

• July 7, 1978 (Gulf Mineral Resources Company) Page 3 S1ntple Vent I lat Ion Han-Shift Exposure Working No. Sample Location c.f.m. H&M Stopes Haulages Level 11 9W, 375 stope rockboltlng 3,600 2.0 3.0 0.4

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12 lunchroom 3,200 2.0 1.o 1.0 0.3 13 1-lt shop 3,000 11.0 0 1-lt machine doctor's shop IS 17 30*01*31 drift longhollng 30*0l*lt3 drift deve1oprrent 30*01-41 drift development convection 3,000 3,000 3,200 3.0 2.0 2 .o 2.0 1.0 6.o 6.o ni1 n 11 n 11 n 11 18 30-01-84 drift development 6,000 2.0 6.0 0. 1 19 30-01-71 drift haulage 8,000 2.0 2.0 0. 1 4.o 20 1-4 station & trench 24,000 2.0 so.a 2.0 W.o -7.0 ni 1 The average time-weighted exposure for the various classes of mine personnel and the mine exposure Index are as follows:

Maintenance and Management - 0.3 x working level Stopes and Developments - 0.4 x working level Haulageways - 0.1 x working level Total Hine Exposure Index - 0,3 x working level NOTICES ISSUED JULY 6, 1978 Notice No, I, SIM Rule No. 76-1(2c): Evidence of cigarette smoking was found in 1-4 lunchroom. (57,5-41M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 2, SIM Rule No. 76*1(2c): Evidence of cigarette smoking was found In 1~4 machanlc shop. (57,5-41H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 3, SIM Rule No. 76-1(2c): Evidence of cigarette smoking was found In 30-01*31 drift longholJng. (57.5-41M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 4, SIM Rule No. 76-1(2c): Evidence of cigarette smoking was found In JO-Ol-41 drl ft development. (57,S-41M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 5, SIM Rule No. 71-2(2c): Evidence of cigarette smoking was found In J0-01-41 primer magazine. (57.6-96H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 6, Section 63-20-1, NHSA: The 1-3 station shall be provided with a keep out line some 20 feet away from the shaft. Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 7, Section 63-28-9, NHSA: The dusty condition In 1-3 station shall be controlled. Abated July 6, 1978, Notice No. 8, SIM Rule No. 71-1(2c): The oxygen cylinder In the new lunchroom shall be securred In a safe manner. (57.16-SH) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 9, Section 63-28-9, NHSA: The dusty condition In 13W Incline shall be controlled. Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 10, SIM Rule No. 74-3(2c): A specific escape and evacuation plan as required by standard, 57,11-53H, shall be maintained In each area where men congregate. (57.11-S){a),(b),(c),(d), and (f)H. Abated July 6, 1978.

t ** o. No. ake Mine July 7, 1978 2901598 - Harl (Gulf Mlnerel Resources C any) Page 4 Notice No. 11, SIN Rule No. 78-1(2c): The garbage behind the 1-4 lunchroom logging shall be cleaned. (57.20-3(a)M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 12, SIM Rule No. 78-l(2c): The 1-4 lunchroom shall be provided with receptacles with covers for disposal of waste food, etc. (57.20-j3M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 13, SIM Rule No. 78-1(2c): The 1-4 lunchroom shall be provided with potable drinking water. (57.20*2M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 14, SIM Rulfl No. 71-2(2c): The blasting line In 25 & 27 drifts shall be kept shunted. (57,6-120(c)H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 15, SIM Rule No. 71-2(2c): The blasting llne In 25S drift shall be kept shunted. (57.6-120(c)H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 16, SIM Rule No. 76-1(2c): The vent door between 25 and 27 drifts shall be covered with fire-retardant material. (57,5-31 (b)H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 17, SIN Rule No. 76-1(2c): The blasting line In 25 drift shall be kept away from power lines. (S7.6-122M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 18, SIM Rule No. 74-1(2c): The electric blasting box In 1-4 lunchroom kept locked. (57.6-128H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 19, Section 63-28-6, NNSA: The loose ground In 255 and 19 drift shall be taken down. (57.3-22H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 20, Section 63*28-6, NHSA: Loose ~round In 16W & 355 Intersection shall be taken down and supported. (57.3-22H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 21, Section 63-28-6, NMSA: Loose ground In 12W & 43S shall be taken down and supported. (57,3*22M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 22, SIM Rule No. 75-3(2c): The air tugger In 24S m/w shall be provided with noise control device. (57,5-SO(a)M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 23, SIM Rule No. 75-3(2c): The machine doctor shall be provided with ear protection device. (57.5*50(b)H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 24, SIM Rule No. 76-1(2c): A quick-close type air valve shall be provided on 24S m/w tugger. (57.9-26M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 25, SIM Rule No. 74-l(c). The air tugger In 24E m/w shall be provided with cable guard. (57,9-ISM) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 26, SIM Rul.e No. 75*2(2c): The electric switch box In 24E m/w shal 1 be kept covered. (57,12*32M) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 27, SIM Rule No. 75*2(2c): The electric switch box In 14W & 41S shall be kept covered. (57,12-32M) Abated July 6, 1978.

I: O. No. 2901598 - Harl ake HI ne July 7, 1978 (Gulf Mineral Resources Company) Page 5 Notice No. 28, SIM Rule No. 7S-2(2c): Combustible material shall be kept away (at le11t 25 feet) from p<Mder magazine In 18W & 335 drifts. (57,6-SH) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 29, Section 63-28-5, NHSA: The raise in 33S and 16W sha11 be kept covered when not In use. (57,11-12H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 30, Section 63-28-5, NHSA: Tt,e raise in 9W & 41S shall be kept covered when not In use. (57.ll-12H) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 31, Section 63*lt-5(c), NMSA: Clo,ed area, with key out signs, shall not be entered by any person without finding ventilation requirements. (57.5-28M)

Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 32, Section 63*28-20, NHSA: The stretcher In 1-4 shop shall be provided with apllnts and blanket proteced from moisture. (57.15-IH) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 33, SIM Rule No. 71-l(c): The cleaning solvent In the machln doctor's shop ,hall be kept covered. (fire hazard) (57,4-ltH) Abated July 6, 1978.

Notice No. 34, SIM Rule No. 75-3(2a): The longhole machine In 30-01-31 drift sha11 be provided with noise control device. (57,5-SO(a)M) Abate by July 20, 1978.

Notice No. 35, Section 63*28-5, NHSA: The 1-4 trench shall.be provided with a walkway In the safe side and signs on this effect shall be posted at each end of the *:ren*,h. (57.11-12") Abate by July 20, 1978.

At the conclusion of this Inspection, and during the course of this inspection, the above notices were discussed with Messrs. Cherie M. TIiiey, Mitch Frayser, James Owens, Guy R. HIiis and Gerald Sena.

ACKNOWLEDGNENT The c:ourtesy and cooperation of the staff and personnel of the Mariano Lake Project Hfne during this Inspection, are hereby gratefully acknowledged.

Inspected and Reported by:

L, A. Quinones Dutt and Hine Gas Engineer Deputy Inspector of Hines

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO INSPECTOR OF NINES DEPARTMENT

• SAFETY FIRST 2340 MENAUL, N.E., SUITE 106 ALBUQUERQUE. NEW MEXICO 87107 JOE D. LONGACRE, SR. OFFICE TELEPHONE &42*lli6 STATE INSPECTOR OF MINES RESIOEt,.:CE PHONE 344-1129 RADIATION REPORT UF INSPECTION I. D. No. 2901447 Typed August 15, 1978

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Pureuant to the Mining Lawe of the State of New Mexico, Section 63-4-8, an lnapectton, ** designated abow, ha1 been made. Durtng thl1 lnapectton the foUowlng waa noted:

GENERAL INFORMATION The primary purpose of this Inspection was ta check radon-daughter concentrations In each working place of the mine, to measure quantity of air suppl led to each man working und9rground and to calculate a time-weighted exposure for each of the various classes of mine personnel.

For collectlng the alpha particles, the HSA Honltalre air sampler, u. S. Bureau of Hines approval No. 2F*2004 was used. For counting the alpha disintegration, the PS*I Eb~rllne PRM-4 pulse rate In contlnatlon with the pulse Integrator Pl*I was used.

Owner and Operator: Sun City Company Offlclals:

Hf n Ing Company C. F. Turley, General Superintendent C. Kendall, Foreman Location: Approximately nine miles North of GIia, N.M., on the Turkey Mining method: drifting and stope development Creek Road Principal product: fluorspar Employment: 4 Work Schedule: Last radiation Inspection: Initial Hours per day 8 Shifts per day 2 Hours per week 40 The Inspector was accompanied by Mr. Jesus Torres, during the entire period of this Inspection.

The operation Is opened by one ldft tunnel, which Is approximately 450 feet long JOE D. LONGACRE. SR.

• • • • • l****ctor of NI***

• v Of THIS ~EPORT SHALL BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT THE MINE

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I. O. No. 2901~~7 - Clum (Sun City Mining Company)

• July 24, 1978 Page 2 by 6 feet high by 8 feet wide. A crosscut Is being driven to the left at approx-lmately 385 feet and Is approxlmately 100 feet long.

YENTi LAT ION The mine Is presently*belng ventllated by air entering edit and Is distributed to working face with a pnuematlc blower at the rate of 1,800 c.f.m. Stoplng area 11 ventllated by natural flow through stopes and out at the Red Star Shaft, RADON DAUGHTER CO~CENTRATIONS Th* folJowlng 11 a 11st of radon-daughter concentrations found In each working place of the mine 11 well as ventllatlon volume found during this Inspection.

A tl11e-welghted exposure calculatlon for the different types of mine personnel was not made due to the low concentration of radon-daughters (DI working level) found during this Inspection; therefore. the total mine exposure Index wlll be too low, In result, It wll 1 be negll9lble.

Sample Vent I lat Ion Working No. , S91 e Loca ti on C.F.H. Level 1 cro11 cut 1,000 0.1 2 1tope 2,600

• nll As It can be seen In the above figure,, the concentration of radon-daughters In this mine In tenra of working levels are below the 1tandards 1 therefore 1 the co~any wlll not have problems with over exposure from Ionizing radiation to the working personnel, ~en always keeping the same systern of ventfJatlon control.

NOTICE ISSUED JULY 24, 1978 Notice Ho. 1, Section 63-28-9, NMSA: Working face In south drift shall be well vent llated before any lflOrk Is perfonned. Abated July 24, 1978.

Notice l11ued above was discussed with Hr. Jesus Torres at end of lrrspectlon.

ACKNOWLEOGENENT The courtesy and cooperation of all pertonnel of the clum mine are hereby gratefully acknowledged.

Inspected and Reported by:

GI lbert E. Miera

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Dust and Hfne Gas Inspector --fOI*. I). I .ON C.RI~. SR.

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