Response Letter - 7/6/2004

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Norl:h Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Land Quality Section Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
July 6, 2004
Mr. D. J. Cecile
Radford Quarries of Boone, Inc.
PO Box 2071
Boone, North Carolina 28607
RE: . Flyrock Incident of June 21, 2004
Bamboo Road Quarry
Mining Permit No -95-03
Watauga County
Dear Mr. Cecile:
This letter is in response to your letter and the accompanying flyrock investigation
report prepared by Mr. Bob Shaver of Orica dated June 27,2004. The report indicated that
the flyrock at the above referenced mining operation was likely caused by inadequate
stemming of the boulder shot 0,
After reviewing your letter 'and Mr, Shaver's report,- your company is hereby
approved to- resume blasting activities at the above referenced site. Please be aware that
this approval is contingent upon your company incorporating the recommendations outlined
in your letter and Mr. Shaver's report into your blasting procedures,at this mine site. These
recommendations are as follows:
No blasting of boulders shall occur at this site
2) Only one half inch diameter clean stone shall be used for stemming all blast
holes.
3) Blasting operations shall be avoided during,inclemeht weather conditions.
Again, please note that the'above recommendations will be considered part of the
blasting conditions of Mining. Permit No. 95-03. Please, attach this letter and a copy of the
above mentioned letter and report to your mining permit for future reference.
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Mr. Cecile
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If you do not agree that your letter and report constitutes a request by your company
to modify your company's mining permit, you have the right to request a hearing pursuant
to G.S. 74-57 to discuss this matter further.
This office appreciates your company's cooperation in this matter. Furthermore, we
are confident that your company will take all the necessary steps needed at this facility to
prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Very truly yours,
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ames D. Simons, PG, PE
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cc: Mr. Matt Gantt, PE