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From: Judy Collier
To: ARCHDALE_BLDG
Subject: MISSING FILE FROM LAND QUALITY FILE ROOM - 5TH FLOOR
I received a telephone call from Tracy Davis this morning with a requet for an assist in
locating a file. While Tracy does not feel that anyone from our office would have
possession of the file, he has canvassed the fifth floor offices with no success in
locating the file and is at the point where he is making a general inquiry as a means of
last resort in the hope that someone/anyone might have some knowledge of the
whereabouts of the file.
FILE NAME: H. B. MELLOTT ESTATE, INC. [PERMIT NO. 14-07)
CALDWELL COUNTY
Tracy advises that both the legal size manila file folder with blue color coded label and
the green hanging file in which is is housed, is missing from the file room on the fifth
floor. If anyone has any knowledge of the whereabouts of the file or has any memory of
having seen it recently, please call Tracy Davis at 733-4574.
MANY THANKS.
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FROM HB MELLOTT ESTATE INC PHENE No. : 717 294 6878 .Tan. 29 1997 09:52AM P1
H. B. M ELLOTT ESTATE, INC.
ROUTE, 1 BOX 25
WARFORDSRURC, PA 17267
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PROVIDING CUSTOM PORTABLE.STONE C:R USIYING
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DATE: January 28, 1997
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ATTN: Tracy Danis LAND QUALITY SECTION
FROM: Carl Boyer
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-Per your request, attached is a copy of Mr. Bryant's written testimony relating to the
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512 N.Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604-11rLIA
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Charles R. Fullwood, Executive DirectoDENNR
MEMORANDUM 5EP � O
TO: Susan B. Edwards, Mining Program SecretsD ��AL1TY SE
- Land. Quality section CTION
_rFROM._ Jack Mason, Wildlife, District Biologist .
Division of Wildlife Management, Wildlif esources Commission
DATE : September 17, 1996
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification & Transfer Request for Caldwell Stone
Miller Hill Quarry - Permit No. 14-07
Caldwell County.
As a wildlife district biologist for the Wildlife Resources Commission, I
have reviewed the subject permit application and I am familiar with the
habitat values of the project area . A site investigation was conducted on
September 16, f 96 for the purpose of assessing project impacts on
wildlife and fisheries resources . Mr. Dale Caldwell assisted with site
inspection. These comments are provided in accordance with certain
provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 (as ' amended, 1982 : G. S. 74-46 through
74-68; 15 NCAC 5) and the North Carolina General Statutes (G. S . 113--131
et seq. ) .
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- Presently the applicant processes granite for crushed stone at 'an upland
site off Bradford Mountain Road near Lenoir. - The modification proposes to
'"expand the current pit excavation area on the western and southern portion
_._,., of the property and increase overburden disposal area along 'the :southern
edge of the property. Both sites have a low to moderate wil.dlife .habitat
value. There is no wetland 'or 'fisheries habitat within the proposed
"-construction area. ' I am aware of no endangered species 'at the site.

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used on the information provided in the permit modification request and
results of my investigation, I recommend approval of the project subject
' to following modifications or conditions :
1 ) Revegetation plans should include VA-70 shzub 'lespedeza or Korean
lespedeza in areas where' erosion is not expected to be critical . These
species provide greater wildlife habitat value than commonly used fescue
and sericea lespedeza . They should be sown in February-March at the rate
of 15-20 lbslacre . Fertilize with 2-12-12 or equivalent at 400 lbslacre .
Annual seed rye (30 lbslacre) may be added for a quick cover crop.
2) Maintain present buffer zones along drainage areas .
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project . if
- you have questions regarding these comments please contact me at (704 )
396--5363 .
cc: Ms . StephanierGoudreau,'�,Mt . Region Coordinator
Mr. Chris Goudreau,` District 8 Fisheries Biologist
Carl G. Boyer, Vice •President-Environmental. Engineer, H.B.
Mellott Estate, Inc.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4
❑ivisicn of Land Resources
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James B, Hunt,Jr_Governor ID� H N F�
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P,G.. P.E,
Director and State Geologist
September 7, 1995
Mr. David M. Williamson ,y ",
General Superintendent
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc . ���' ► �=3
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
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RE: High Air Blast Value Recorded From the Production B1�
on August 17, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
Mining Permit No. 14-07
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This office has completed its review of your letter dated
September 1, 1995 and Mr. Greg Brooms (of ICI Explosives USA Inc . )
letter dated August 30, 1995 . The letters contain information
regarding the high air blast recording associated with the blast
conducted at the quarry on August 17, 1995 . An air overpressure
measurement of 130 dbl was measured by your company' s seismograph
at approximately 850 feet from this blast .
It appears that the excessive airblast reading for this
stripping shot along the eastern highwall was a result of
insufficient burden to contain the explosive energy during the
shot . This was primarily caused by the weathered granite located
in the shot area that had not been worked in several years .. . `
I have reviewed the above letters -*and 'concur with' the
remediation measures proposed.- Primarily, the remediation measures
are as follows :
• 1) The burden will be increased for all future shots from 8
feet to 10 feet, minimum.
2) The explosive load per hole will be decreased by 2 feet,
resulting in an increase in stemming from 8 feet to 10
feet, minimum.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone]
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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3) The driller will maintain a detailed drill log for all
future blast holes and such information will be evaluated
by the blaster prior to loading and firing future shots .
In order to reduce excessive airblast readings in the future
at this facility, the above remedial measures proposed by your
company, on behalf of Caldwell Stone Company, will be considered a
part of the blasting procedures outlined in Mining Permit No. 14--
07 . Please attach a copy of this letter to the current mining
permit for this site (modified September 18, 1992) for future
reference .
For your information, the following previously approved
stipulations have been required through past correspondence as part
of the blasting conditions of the permit :
1) The proper set-up and collar location_ for all drill holes
will be established according to the blaster s
recommendations .
2) Each blast will be monitored with a seismograph,
preferably at the closest off-site occupied structure.
3) Each seismograph will be deployed by a professional
blasting consultant to eliminate malfunctions and
operator errors .
4) All blasting records and seismograph recordings will be
submitted to a blasting consultant on at leastL aamgnthl v
basis to ensure expedient evaluation and review of the
results of the blasts .
If you or Mr. Caldwell do not agree that the letters
constitute a request by your companies to modify Mining Permit No.
14-07, you have the right to request a hearing pursuant to G.S . 74-
57 to disduss" this matter further.
As per your request, I have enclosed information regarding the
mining program for your information and use .

Mr. Williamson
Page 3
I appreciate your company' s prompt investigation and reporting
❑f this matter t❑ the Department . If you should have any questions
on the above, please contact Mr. Tracy Davis, State Mining
Specialist, at (919) 733-4574 .
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
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Enclosures
Mr. Tracy Davis, P.E.
Mr.• Richard Phillips, P.E.- (w/copy of report)
Mr. Dale Caldwell, Caldwell Stone Company
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1 i . B.MELLOTT, Inc. PE Oi 4E NO. : 704757326Z Sep, 011 1995 0_3-'Q?PN P!
CALDWEL.L STONE CO., INC.
P.0. Box 765
HUDSON, NC 28638
[phone]
September 7, 1.995
Mr. Tracy Davie
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
P.U. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Davis:
I have revi,ewe.d the contents of the letter from David M.
Williamson of H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc, dated September 1, 1995
.,,(copy attached) concerning the Corrective Action Plan prepared by
ICI Explosives USA, Inc. for the Miller H111 Quarry. Please be
advised that as the permi.ttee, I fully sup
port the implementation
of the plan and concur with all other items discussed in the
letter.
In addition, I hereby fully authorize H.B. Mellott Estate,
Inc. to act on my behalf in communications with the DEHNR
6oncerning quarry quarry mining permit issues as the need arises.
If you should have any questions concerning this letter,
please do not hesitate to contact me,
Sincerely,
CALDWELL STONE COMPAMt INC.
Dale Caldwell
President
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cc- Paul. C. Mellott, Jr.
David M. Williamson
Carl G. Boyer
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Mr. Trace Davis �
Milling Specialist.
Land QuAily Section
1'0 Box 27687
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Re: H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hill Quarry
Permit No. I4-07
F113ME Project No. 94008
Dear Mr. Davis,
In response to our recent discussions concerning the August 17, 1995 blast at
k1Ie 11r11Iier H i I I Quarry,'enclosed Please flr}d a Corrective Action PIan Prepared by ICI
Ex plosives USA, 1nc, The lCl plan propps�s rhanges'to the blast#tig pro-edtrre For
Level I opera tion-S on the east side of the quarry where unusual, and probably
localized, subsurface-weathering conditions in the granite resulted.in a high air
overpressure measurement. from the August 17 blast.
``'�c`-�We are confident ln'lClts assessnient of the localized �roblem`an the
rrvliosed ren�edl�.' Nye 6ficur with inil�lementativn of It:l's C;orreetive llctiriit Falari
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rewnimendations for�the remainder of the Level I blasts bn'theeast side.h'I'herefore,
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We are requesting D41NR apptoval to restiFne blasting activities on`tbc-east side of
the quarry operatiotI. i'lcase be assured that title are determined to identify aiid
eliminate any blasting conciitiaris That woo ld either exceed regulated standards, or
result III nuisance or annoyance to ouineighbors. WVe ,.vill therefore continue to
closely inoi)i(or blast events at this site With the objectives of fuII comPli.)nce whit
regul,lted hinits and also eliminating all negative responses to the extent reasonably
Possible. .

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As requested, Kleen-Sites CeoSeruices, fric., our vibration monitoring
consultant, miII include a shot, layout. diagrahi in all future Abration rnaii2toring
red)orts. If you req«ire diagrams for previous blasts, please advise me.
is Concerning the tweet, -seven foot face Height lim'Itat.ion referenced in the
x Februw 26, 1992 letter from Mr. Charles C;ardnbr to Mr. Cardwell, h is our
understanding that the limitation applied only to the specific bench area where die
fivrock Incident occurred. 'Me face height-of that bench has been reduced as
sflpttlated. We have been operating with #lie understanding that. higiimall.
development on the site Is regulated by conditioin no. G outlined in the airrent,
mining permit a5 revisL-d on September 18, 1992, which afinivs a t}tirty-five fort fat
All quarry work done since our company liar been on cite I m q been drvOopt.d in
accordance with this provision. if our understanding N incorrw, wee ,are rmitiesong
r' tecision of the twenty-seven foot height 'rest riction,•at least until a rcttcwed analysis
harry strttctrtraI xtiditions and recent ,and ro posed blastin 6ctivlt#es on t fie site
• i cl g �� $ •
can he. Performed and properly cvaluated, With the exception of tfie August 17 blaF
we feel that the records produced since HBME hits beeri cop)ducting operas ions at. t is
site indicate thM the permitted thjrty-five foot limitation, or even a greaicr filgfJtNFafi
height, can be implemented safely and t:hit a blanket 27-foot limit would be
untlecessarily restrictive.
As I related to yo(i in our previous telephone conversation, we are in the
Process of re.n,afuating the site and developing a new long-term mining plan. I11e �
r pf"111 will prat?ose Changes to the fVrmit that we feel will be a positive re-EiircctiOM
[dart Boyer, the,environment-al director for HA,{B, will be in contact t'vitll }rote III (
vm near future to discuss,some of the aspects of the plan. Whet! the plan is
sufficleml'y' ovtIItied, we would Ii'ke 1v meet i,.•fth you to discuss, It. At Ihis timf,,
a? - are targeting a mid- to tat e-Se:pt.eniber time frame for this meeting. [IOweVer, 1Vf;
Bc�,cr will be in touch: with yvu to propose a firin meeting date.
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• LOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 70 17573?53 Sep, 07 1995 ©3:1 2pN p4
Tracy DaO s
septerliber 1, 1995
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As continual production at tills site is of crucial Importance at i Ills time, please
respond to our regtjest. to restime east-side operations as soon as feasibly passible.
We very much appreciate your valuable Input and assistance. if you have anv
questions concerning the proposed corrective actions, please do not. hesitate to
contact me at [phone]. My direct,mailing address 1s listed belcnv.
, Sincerely, .
H. B. MELLCY17 ESTATE, IN("'.
Davld M. Williamson
General Superintendent
H. B.-Mellutt Estate, Inc.
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
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P.O. Box 228
2076 High Rack Rand
August 30, 1995 gold Hill, NC 28071
Telephone [phone]
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H�, Mellott Eslale, lrtc,
litgA 8radfoid Mountain Road
l,nvoir, NC 28645
Correctivo Actlon Plan
D mar Dave,
Per my dlscusslon with yctu on Monday the 291,4 I hoyo mel with my associates
aid fonnulatod a onreective fiction plan for biaAftle(zl your operation.
The ptan cnvets blasting an level t art tho PW side~of,the pit for ovetburden shone
In flie decomposed grunite material. Vur recommendations are Its follows:
o Increase the shot burde>i from 9' to ]0' .
01)CCtease the explosive land per hole by 2' ;The ramming will then bi;
Increased fYont 9' to 10'
o Driller ttiuq maintain a detailed drill log
we arc In Weerncnt that dtesc changes should denream the level of nlr overpre;lqutc
from the blasts. The tcrfiniciarts cull continue to monitor all blasting dperfitiuns and will
L; = Mike fmpiovemenl suggestions as needed,
We appmehae your hwlness and took 1bt%-vurd to Confinued imptovcmon,t In your
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cc Kloen-Siiea Qeo Services
klarace' Biggs
Bill Britton
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• State of North Carolina
Department of Environment. AT
Health and Natural Resources 4 •aWA
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr.. Governor ID
Jonathan B. Howes,Secretary C
Charles H. Gardner, P.G„ R.E.
Director and State Geologist
January 7, 1997
Mr. Carl G. Boyer, P.G.
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Route 1, Box 25
Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania 17267
RE: Permit No. 14-07
Miller Hill Quarry
Caldwell County
Catawba River Basin
Bear Mr. Boyer:
Your request to have the above referenced mining permit,
issued to Caldwell Stone Company, modified and transferred in its
entirety to H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc. has been approved. The
modification is to increase the permitted and affected acreage at
the site to 95 . 5 acres as indicated on the Mine Plans, all ten
sheets, last revised August 14 , 1996 . As we have received the
required surety in an amount sufficient to cover the present
operation, I am enclosing the modified and transferred mining
permit. The..permit number, expiration date and mine name shall
remain the same as before the modification and transfer.
Please review the permit carefully and notify this office of
any objections or "questions you may have concerning the terms of
the permit. It is your responsibility to fully understand and
comply with the conditions of your mining permit.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage and affected acreage
for this site are both 95. 5 acres, as indicated in the
application and on the mine maps last revised August 14, 1996.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX:[phone] FAX: [phone] FAX:[phone]
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh.North Caro4no 276 1 1-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX 919-i33-4407
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Again, if you should have any questions on this matter
please contact me at (919) 733-4574 .
Sincerely,
Tracy E. Davis, P.E.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Mr. Richard A. Phillips, P. E.
'Mr-:--Bradley Bennett-DWQ, w/attachments
Ms. Barbara Rote-WRC, w/attachments

DEPARTMENT C]F ENV=RQNMENT .,
HEALTH AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
T7=V= SION aF LAND RESaURGES
LAND QUAL=TY SECT=aN
P E R M = T
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through
68 , "The Mining Act ,of 1971 , " dining Permit Rule 15A
NCAC 5 B, and other applicable laws , rules and
regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hill Quarry
Caldwell County -- Permit - No. 14-07
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity
and scenic values of all lands and waters affected by
this mining operation will receive the -greatest
practical degree ❑f protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: November 6,_-1999

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which. is
hereby approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in conformity
with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as
part of this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the
surrounding environment and for reclamation of the land and water
affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is expressly
conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved
Reclamation Plan . However, completed performance of the approved
Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation, secured by the bond or
other security on file with the Department, and may survive the
expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following
exception: If another operator succeeds to the interest of the
permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of a sale,
lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the
permittee from the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his
permit and by the Mining Act with reference to the permitted
operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided
that both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining
Act and that the successor gperator agrees to assume the duties of the
permittee with reference to reclamation of the affected land and posts
a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or
permittee's successor is not complying with the Reclamation Plan or
other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing to achieve
the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may
give the operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke Or
suspend the permit,' or its intent to modify the Reclamation Plan as
incorporated in the permit . The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification ,
revocation or suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in
addition_to the above ,. the Department may., institute .other enforcement
procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as
supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G. S. 74-49.
Modifications
November, 6, 1989 : This permit has been modified to include the Future
Excavation of Consolidated Material areas and corresponding erosion
and sedimentation control measures as specified on the revised mine
maps received by the Land Quality Section on July 18 , 1989 .
February 26. 1.992 : This permit has been modified to include the
corrective actions outlined in Vibra-Tech's February 18 , 1992 report.
November 10 , 1993 : This permit has been modified to include
additional restrictions to the blasting conditions of the permit.

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December 17 1996: This permit has been modified to allow several
adjustments to the monitoring and reporting requirements of the
Existing blasting conditions.
January 3 997 : This permit has been modified to increase the
permitted and affected acreage to 95.5 acres as indicated on the mine
maps last revised August 14, 1996 .
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until
November 6 , 1999 .
Conditions
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46 , et. seq. , and to the following conditions and
limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1 . Wastewater and Quarry Dewatering
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with the permitting requirements and rules
promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission .
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas. at the site
shall be in accordance with any applicable permit
requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C.
Environmental. Management Commission. It- shall be the
permi'ttee's responsibility to contact the Stormwater
Section, Division of Water Quality, to secure any necessary
stormwater permits or other approval documents .
2 . Air Quality and Dust Control
A. Any mining related process producing air contaminant
emissions including fugitive dust shall be subject to the
requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the. .Division of Air
Quality.
B. During quarry operation, water trucks or other means that
may be necessary shall be utilized to prevent dust from
leaving the permitted area.
3 . Buffer Zones
A. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of
the U. S. , or wetlands shall be in accordance with the
requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the
N. C. Environmental Management Commission.

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B. Sufficient buffer (minimum 20 feet undisturbed) shall be
maintained between any affected land and any adjoining
waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that
waterway wetland from erosion of the affected land and to
preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse or
wetland.
C. The buffer zones shown on the Mining Plan, Sheets 4 and 5 of
10 , last revised- August 14 , 1996 , shall be maintained to
protect adjoining property. These buffer zones shall remain
undisturbed.
4 . Erosion and Sediment Control
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not limited t❑
diversions , earthen dikes, silt check dams, silt retarding
structures, rip rap pits , or ditches shall be provided in
the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to
prevent sediment from discharging ❑nt❑ adjacent surface
areas or into any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in
proximity to the affected land.
B. The erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be
constructed and maintained as indicated an the Mine Plan,
Sheets 4 and 5 of 10 , last revised August 14 , 1996 to
prevent off-site sedimentation.
C. Appropriate sedimentation control measures shall be
installed and maintained to prevent sediment from washing or
being tracked onto Bradford Mountain Road.
D. An erosion and sediment control plan(s) shall be submitted
to the Department for approval prior to any land disturbing
activities not indicated on the revised erosion control plan
or .mine maps -submitted with the approved application for a
mining permit and any approved revisions to it. Such areas
include, but are not limited to, expansion outside ❑f the
approved pit area, creek crossings, or expansion of
overburden disposal, areas.
5 . Groundwater Protection
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as
deemed appropriate by the Department.
6 . Graded- Slopes and Fills
A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater
than the angle which can be retained by vegetative cover or
other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device . In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated
channels, the erosion of which may cause off-site damage
because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with groundcover, devices or structures sufficient to
restrain such erosion.

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B. overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of the pit opening
shall be graded to a minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter and shall be stabilized within 60 days of
completion. Furthermore, hardrock excavations shall be
benched at a maximum height of 50 feet with bench widths of
10 feet. A minimum ten (10) foot wide horizontal safety
bench shall be provided at the top of the rock and at the
toe of the overburden slope.
7. Surface Drainage
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of
pools of water that are, or likely to become, noxious or foul .
Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall
be constructed or installed when required to prevent such
conditions.
8 . Blasting
The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the'
findings of any seismic studies conducted at this facility. The
operator shall make every reasonable effort to incorporate the
studies' recommendations into the production blasting program.
The following blasting conditions shall be observed - by the -
operator to prevent hazard to persons and adjacent property from
thrown rock or vibrations:
A. In all blasting operations , except as hereinafter otherwise
provided, the maximum peak particle velocity of any
component of ground motion shall not exceed 1 inch per
second at the immediate location of any . buiilding outside of
the permitted area regularly occupied by human beings such
as dwelling house, church, school , public building, or
commercial or institutional building outside of the
. _ permitted area. The bperator shall- monitor each blast with
a seismograph at the closest— off-site structure, as a
minimum.
B. Airblast overpressure shall not exceed 128 decibels linear
(DBL) as measured at the immediate location of any regularly
occupied building outside of the permitted area such as any
dwelling house, church, school , - public building, or
commercial or institutional building. If vibration/airblast
limits are exceeded, the operator shall immediately report
the event with causes and corrective actions to the
Department. use of explosives at the blast site that
produced the excessive reading shall cease until corrective
actions approved by the Department have been taken.
However, blasting may occur in other approved areas within
the permitted boundary. Authorization, to blast at the blast
site may be granted at the time of the verbal reporting of
the high airblast reading if the circumstances justify
verbal approval. Failure tore ort will constitute a permit
violation.

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C. All blasting shall be directed away from Lenoir Southwest
Loop Road (SR 1151) .
D. The scaled distance for each shot shall be a minimum of 70 .
E.. The allowable range for blast hole diameters shall be from 3
inches to 6 1/2 inches .
E. The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to insure
that flyrock is not thrown beyond areas where the access is
temporarily or permanently guarded by the operator. Should
flyrock occur beyond the permitted and guarded area, or the
level in Item A. above is exceeded, the operator shall
report the incident to the Department immediately and
further use of explosive at the site shall be immediately
suspended until the following actions have been taken:
1 . A thorough investigation as to the cause(s) of the
incident shall be conducted.
2 . 'A satisfactory report detailing the investigation shall
be provided '.to the Department within 10 days of the
incident. Said report shall , at a minimum, document
the cause(s) of the incident along with technical and
management actions that will be taken to prevent
further incidents.
The report shall meet with the approval of the Department
before blasting may resume at the site. Failure to take
corrective measures to prevent flyrock and repeated
instances of flyrock shall be considered a violation of this
permit.
G. The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast
_ describing: the total number of holes; pattern of holes and .
delay of intervals; depth and size of holes; type and total
pounds of Explosives; maximum pounds per delay interval;
amount of stemming and burden for each hole; blast location;
distance from blast to closest off-site occupied structure;
and weather conditions at the time of the blast. Records
shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and
copies shall be provided to the Department upon request.
H. Each blast record and seismograph recording shall be
evaluated after each blast and a monthly report shall be
submitted to the Land Quality Section Central , office
summarizing the results. Copies of the records and
recordings shall be submitted with the summary.
1 . The operator shall , when requested by the Department, give
24 hour advance notice to the Land Quality Section prior to
any blast during a period for which notice is requested.

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9. High wall Barrier
A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end--to-end
or fencing shall be maintained at all times around the perimeter
of any highwall to prevent inadvertent public access . in
addition, a minimum 10 foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be
provided at the junction between the top of rock and the toe of
any overburden cut slope.
10 . Visual Screenin
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and
public thoroughfares to screen the operation from the
public. Additional screening methods, such as constructing
earthen berms, shall be employed as deemed appropriate by
the Department.
B. Earthen berms and overburden disposal areas shall be located
and constructed as shown on the Mining Plan, Sheets 4 and 5
of 10 , Last revised August 14 , 1996 . In addition to
grasses, loblolly and/or Virginia pines or other acceptable
species shall he planted as deemed appropriate by the
Department to improve visual and noise buffering.
11 . Plan Modification
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire
to delete , modify or otherwise change any part of the mining,
reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the
approved application for a mining permit and any approved
revisions to it. Approval to implement such changes must be
obtained from the Department prior to on-site implementation of
the revisions .
12 . Refuse Disposal
A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is
generated outside of the mining permit area shall be allowed
within the boundaries of the mining permit area unless
authorization to conduct said disposal has first been
obtained from both the Division of Waste Management and the
Land Quality section, Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources . The method of disposal shall be
consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The. Mining
Act of 1971 generated on-site and directly associated with
the mining activity may be disposed of in a designated
refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of
in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their
storage containers or any other material that may be
considered hazardous shall be disposed of within the
permitted area.

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13 , Annual Reclamation Report
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form
supplied by the Department by February 1 of each year until
reclamation is completed and approved.
14. Bonding
The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of a $189 ,500 .00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit is
sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved
application. This security must remain in force for this permit
to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded
acreage.
15 . Archaeological Resources
Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and
History shall be granted access to the site to . determine the
presence of significant archaeological resources .

Page 9 of 10
APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance
of which is a condition an the continuing validity of that Mining
Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation
of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining
Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
1 . The final slopes in all excavations in soil , sand, gravel and
other unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle as to
minimize the possibility of slides and be consistent with the
future use of the land.
2 . Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must
be provided in all excavations in rock.
3 . All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which
is in accordance with ,accepted conservation practices and which
is suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4 . Na small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on
the mined area that are , likely to become noxious , odious or
foul .
5 . The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended
agronomic and reforestation practices as established by the North
Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station and the North Carolina
Forest Service.
6 . Permittee . shall conduct reclamation activities pur-suant to the
Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be
conducted according to the time schedule included in the plan,
which shall . to the extent _. feasible provide reclamation
simultaneous with mining operations and in any event, provide
reclamation at the earliest practicable time after completion or
termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and shall
be completed within two years after completion or termination of
mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS :
1 . Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the
planned reclamation shall be to allow the quarry excavation to
fill with water, provide a permanent barricade (fence) along the
top of any highwall , and grade and revegetate any areas in
unconsolidated material .
2 . The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:

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A. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden or
waste piles shall be graded to a ' 2, horizontal to 1 vertical
or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to insure slope
stability.
B. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be
backfilled, graded, and stabilized or cleaned out and made
into acceptable lake areas.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas
neighboring the mine excavation shall be leveled and
smoothed.
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise
prepared before revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mane
site. on-site disposal of waste shall be in accordance with
Operating Conditions Nos . 12 .A. and B.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection
of noxious or foul water.
3 . Revegetation plan :
Disturbed areas shall be permanently revegetated according to the
Revegetation Plan and seeding specifications indicated on the
Mining Plan, Sheets 7 and 8 of 10 , last revised August 14 , 1996 .
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional
wildlife biologist with the' N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission to
enhance post-project wildlife habitat at the site.
4 . - Reclamation_Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the .
extent feasible . In any event, reclamation shall be initiated as
soon as feasible after completion or termination of mining of any
mine- segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion
or termination of mining.
This permit, issued to Caldwell Stone Company on May 1 , 1979 ,
modified and renewed November 6 , 1989 , and modified February 26,
1992 , November 10, 1993 and December 17, 1996 , is hereby modified
and transferred it its entirety to H. B. Mellott Estates , Inc.
this 3rd day of January, 1997 pursuant to G.S. 74-52 and 74-51 ,
respectively.
By. 6L
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment.
Health and Natural Resources • •
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr.. Governor ® E H N FR
Jonathan B. Howes,Secretary
Charles H. Gardner, P.G.. P.E.
Director and State Geologist
January 8 , 1997
K E M ❑ R A N ❑ U M
To: Interested Parties
FROM: Susan Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Public Hearing Summary
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Expansion of Miller Hill Quarry
Caldwell County
As per your request at the Public Hearing held on November
21, 1996, 1 am forwarding you a copy of the Mining Permit Public
Hearing Summary prepared by Ms. Nann Guthrie, Hearing officer,
for the above referenced project.
Should you have any questions concerning the referenced
project, please feel free to contact our office at (919) 733-
4574 .
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Charles Gardner
Mr. Mell Nevils
Mr, Tracy Davis
Ms. Judy Wehner
Mr. Tony Sample
Mr. Richard Phillips
Ms. Nann Guthrie
Geological!Sauey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Asheville Regional office
James B. Hunt, Jr.. , Secretary
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Jonathan B, Howes. Secretary
H-B. MELLOTT ESTATE, INC.
EXPANSION OF MILLER HILL QUARRY
MINING PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY
PURPOSE OF HEARING
To receive public comment related to H.B. Mellott Estate,
Inc . ' s application for a mining permit modification for Miller Hill
Quarry, a crushed stone quarry located off Southwest Loop Boulevard
in Caldwell County.
DATE, TIME, PLACE
Thursday, November 21 , 1996
7 : 00 p .m. -
City Hall Building
Lenoir, !forth Carolina 28645
DEPARTMENT OF` ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND„ NATURAL RESOURCES STAFF
Mell Nevils, Chief, Land Quality Section, Division of Land
Resources, Raleigh
Tracy Davis , State Minincr Specialist, Division of Land
Resources, Raleigh
Tony Sample, Assistant State Mining Specialist, Division of
Land Resources, Raleigh
Richard Phillips, Regional Engineer, Division of Land
Resources, Asheville Regional Office
Richard Moore, Assistant Regional Engineer, Division of Land
Resources, Asheville Regional Office
Nann Guthrie, Senior Field Officer, Western Region,
Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs
OPENING
Ms . Guthrie called the hearing to order at 7 : 00 p .m. , welcomed
everyone, introduced staff, explained the purpose of the hearing,
outlined the hearing agenda and stated the guidelines to follow for
submitting comments at the hearing. Ms . Guthrie stated that the
proceedings would remain open for a period of ten days following
the hearing for additional written comments .
Mr. Sample presented an overview on mining permit procedures
pursuant to the Mining Act of 1971 , and explained how it relates to
the subject permit application . Mr. Sample' s actual comments are
attached to this summary.
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Mining Permit Public Hearing Summary
page 2
Ms . Guthrie then explained the action for which the mining
permit is required:
"The applicant proposes to expand the existing crushed stone
mine located off Southwest Boulevard in Caldwell County. As the
proposed modification of the site will include additional acreage,
a formal modification of the mining permit is required. The
applicant has submitted a detailed sediment and erosion control
plan for the additional land to protect the surrounding areas and
watercourses and a reclamation plan to restore this additional area
to a useful land use once miring has terminated. "
ORAL COMMENTS
Jimmie A. Brvant , 161S Bradford Mountain Road, Lenoir, INC;
offered written and oral comments in opposition to the proposed
permit application. Mr. Bryant ' s written comments are attached to
this summary.
Sharon Brvant, i6i5 Bradford Mountain Road, Le:=cir, NC,
indicated that she is an adjacent property owner, and that her
family lives in close croximity to the cuarry site . She expressed
concern with blasting and flyrock damage to her home and to
automobiles traveling on the nearbv roadway. Mrs . Brvant asked for
c!ar?_ication of the lastsenuence+ of oace _ of The ?ini
1971, "Priority consideration: shall be given to applicants who
submit evidence that the mini=:g proposed will be for the purpose of
supplying materials to the Board of Transportation . " Mr. Davis
explained that "priority" referred to the application itself, which
would be reviewed as expeditiously as possible in order not co
hinder the project ' s schedule . Ms . Bryant indicated that the
wording was confusing and seemed to say that because the quarry in
question supplied gravel to DOT, due process might not be observed.
Ms . Brvant then asked if the quarry could be excavated right up to
her property line . Mr . Davis assured her that a buf;er would be
required, and that the plans called for an overburden disposal area
and bu�fer between the excavation and her property. She then asked
if the buffer was guaranteed. Mr. Davis answered that buffers were
proposed in the in the current application, and that the Division
did require appropriate buffers in all cases . Ms . Bryant ' s last
question concerned whether or not the permit Gould supersede local
zoning regulations . Mr. Davis assured her that it would not .
Wesley Dillard, 1375 Bradford mountain Road, Lenoir, NC,-
offered oral and written comments in opposition to the proposed
permit application. He expressed concern about the truck traffic
on Bradford Mountain Road, •citing mud and ice as specific problems .
Mr . Dillard also reported that his house was settling as a result
of the quarry' s blasting, and wondered if the .mine' s entrance road
could be moved. Mr . Dillard' s written comments are attached to
this summary.

Mining Permit Public Hearing
page 3
David Williamson, 1484 Bradford Mountain Road, Lenoir, NC,
offered written comments in support of the application. Mr.
Williamson' s written comments are attached to this summary.
WRITTEN COMMENTS
As a part of the official record of this public hearing, the
following written comments are attached:
1 . Jimmie Bryant, 1615 Bradford Mountain Road, Lenoir, NC, 28645 .
2 . Wesley Dillard, 1375 Bradford Mountain Road, Lenoir, NC,
28645 .
3 . David Manager. Williamson, 1484 Bradford Mountain Road,
Lenoir, NC, 28645 .
CLOSING COMMENTS
Ms . Guthrie thanked everyone for attending and for their comments
and presentations . The Department will review the items presented
at the 'nearing as they relate to G.S . 74-51 of the Mining Act of
1971 . 1 e proceedings will remain open for a period of ten (18)
days fcllowi-g the hearing, which will be December 2, 1996, for the
filing ❑f additional written arguments or statements .
The hearing was adjourned at 7 :45 p.m.
Respect:fu?ly submitted by,
Nann Guthries
Hearing Officer
Attachments Public Notice
Summary by Tony Sample
Attendance Sheets
Written Comments
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL, RESOURCES
DIVISION ❑F LAND RESOURCES - LAND QUALITY SECTION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the North
Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
concerning the application for modification of Mining Permit No. 14-07
for the Miller Hill. Quarry located south ❑f Southwest Boulevard and
east of Bradford Mountain Road, in Lenoir.
AUTHORITY: N.C.G.S. 74-51 And N .C.A.C. Title 15 , Chapter 5
Subchapter 5B, Section . ❑011
PLACE, TIME, DATE: November 21 , 1996
7: 00 P.M.
City Hall Building, Lenoir
PURPOSE: To receive comment related to the application for
modification ❑f a mining permit covering an
existing crushed stone quarry located off
Southwest Boulevard in Caldwell County.
Comments shall be limited to those that relate
directly to the seven (7) denial criteria listed
under G. S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971 that
the Department considers in making its decision to
grant or deny a new mining permit application or a
modification to an existing mining permit. These
criteria are as follows:
The Department may deny such permit upon finding:
(1) That any requirement of this Article or any
rule promulgated hereunder will be violated
by the proposed operation;
(2) That the operation will have unduly adverse
effects ❑n potable ground water supplies,
wildlife, or fresh water, estuarine, or
marine fisheries;
( 3 ) That the operation will violate standards of
air quality, surface water quality, or. ground
water quality which have been promulgated by
the Department;

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(4) That the operation will constitute a direct
and substantial physical hazard to public
health and safety or to a neighboring
dwelling house, school , church, hospital,
commercial or industrial building, public
road or other public property, excluding
matters relating to use of a public road;
(5) That the ❑peration will have a significantly
adverse effect ❑n the purposes of a publicly-
owned park, forest or recreation area;
(6) That previous experience with similar
operations indicates a substantial
possibility that the operation will result in
substantial deposits of sediment in stream
beds or lakes , landslides , or acid water
pollution; ❑r
(7) That the applicant or any parent, subsidiary,
or other affiliate of the applicant or parent
has not been in substantial compliance with
this Article, rules adopted under this
Article, or ❑ther laws ❑r rules of this State
for the protection of the environment or has
not corrected all violations that the
applicant or any parent, subsidiary, or other
affiliate of the applicant or parent may have
committed under this Article or rules adopted
under this Article and that result in:
a. Revocation of his permit,
b. Forfeiture of part or all of his bond or
other security,
C. conviction of a misdemeanor under G.S.
74-64 , or
d. Any other court order issued under G. S.
74-64 , or
e. Final assessment of a civil penalty
under G.S. 74-64 .
In the absence of any such findings , a permit
shall be granted.
COMMENT PROCEDURE: All persons interested in this matter are invited
to attend. The hearing will be conducted in the
following manner:

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1 . Explanation of the permit procedures as set
forth in The Mining Act of 1971 by the
Division of Land Resources , Land Quality
Section.
2. Explanation of the action for which the
permit modification is required by the
hearing officer.
3 . Public Comment - Comments, statements, data,
and other information may be submitted in
writing prior to ❑r during the hearing or may
be presented orally at the hearing. Persons
desiring to speak will indicate their intent
at the time of registration at the hearing.
So that all persons desiring to speak may do
so, lengthy statements may be limited at the
discretion of the hearing officer. Oral
presentations which exceed three ( 3 ) minutes
must be accompanied by three ( 3) written
copies which will be filed with the hearing
officer at the time of registration.
4 . Cross examination of persons presenting
testimony will not be allowed; however, the
hearing officer may ask questions for
clarification.
5 . (Optional) The applicant may make a short
presentation at the end of the hearing and
may be available for individual/group
discussion after the hearing is adjourned.
6. The proceedings will remain open for a period
of ten (10 ) days following the hearing for
additional written arguments ❑r statements.
INFORMATION: A copy of the mining permit modification
application and corresponding maps are on file
with the Asheville Regional and Central Office,
Land Quality Section, for the public's information
and review prior to the date of the public
hearing. Additional information concerning this
hearing may be obtained by writing or calling:
Tony L. Sample
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P. D. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Telephone: (919) 733-4574

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION ❑F LAND RESOURCES - LAND QUALITY SECTION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the North
Carolina Department ❑f Environment, Health and Natural Resources
concerning the application for modification ❑f Mining Permit No. 14-07
for the Miller Hill Quarry located south of Southwest Boulevard and
east of Bradford Mountain Road, in Lenoir.
AUTHORITY: N.C.G.S. 74-51 And N.C.A.C. Title 15, Chapter 5
Subchapter 5B, Section .0011
PLACE, TIME, DATE: November 21, 1995
7: 00 P.M.
City Hall Building, Lenoir
PURPOSE: T❑ receive comment related to the application for
modification of a mining permit covering an
existing crushed stone quarry located ❑ff
Southwest Boulevard in Caldwell County.
Comments shall be limited t❑ those that relate
directly to the seven (7) denial criteria listed
under G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971 that
the Department considers in making its decision to
grant or deny a new mining permit application or a
modification to an existing mining permit . These
criteria are as follows :
The Department may deny such permit upon finding:
(1) That any requirement of this Article or any
rule promulgated hereunder will be violated
by the proposed operation;
(2) That the operation will have unduly adverse
effects on potable ground water supplies ,
wildlife, or fresh water, estuarine, or
marine fisheries;
( 3 ) That the ❑peration will violate standards of
air quality, surface water quality, or ground
water quality which have been promulgated by
the Department;

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(4) That the operation will constitute a direct
and substantial physical hazard to public
health and safety or t❑ a neighboring
dwelling house, school , church, hospital ,
commercial or industrial building, public
road or other public property, excluding
matters relating to use of a public road;
(5) That the operation will have a significantly
adverse effect on the purposes ❑f a publicly-
owned park, forest or recreation area;
(6) That previous experience with similar
operations indicates a substantial
possibility that the operation will result in
substantial deposits of sediment in stream
beds or lakes , landslides, or acid water
pollution; or
(7) That the applicant or any parent, subsidiary,
or other affiliate of the applicant ❑r parent
has not been in substantial compliance with
this Article, rules adopted under this
Article, or other laws or rules of this State
for the protection ❑f the environment ❑r has
not corrected all violations that the
applicant ❑r any parent, subsidiary, ❑r other
affiliate of the applicant or parent may have
committed under this Article or rules adopted
under this Article and that result in:
a. Revocation of his permit,
b. Forfeiture of part or all of his bond or
other security,
C. Conviction of a misdemeanor under G.S.
74-64 , or
d. Any other court order issued under G.S.
74-64 , or
e. Final assessment of a civil penalty
under G.S. 74-64 .
In the absence of any such findings , a permit
shall be granted.
COMMENT PROCEDURE: All persons interested in this matter are invited
to attend. The hearing will be conducted in the
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1 . Explanation ❑f the permit procedures as set
forth in The Mining Act of 1971 by the
Division of Land Resources , Land Quality
Section.
2 . Explanation of the action for which the
permit modification is required by the
hearing officer.
3 . Public Comment - Comments, statements, data,
and other information may be submitted in
writing prior to or during the hearing or may
be presented orally at the hearing. Persons
desiring to speak will indicate their intent
at the time of registration at the hearing.
So that all persons desiring to speak may do
so, lengthy statements may be limited at the
discretion ❑f the hearing ❑fficer. Oral
presentations which exceed three ( 3 ) minutes
must be accompanied by three (3 ) written
copies which will be filed with the hearing
❑fficer at the time ❑f registration.
4 . Cross examination of persons presenting
testimony will not be allowed; however, the
hearing officer may ask questions for
clarification.
5 . (Optional ) The applicant may make a short
presentation at the end ❑f the hearing and
may be available for individual/group
discussion after the hearing is adjourned.
6. The proceedings will remain open for a period
of ten ( 10) days following the hearing for
additional written arguments or statements.
INFORMATION: A copy of the mining permit modification
application and corresponding maps are on file
with the Asheville Regional and Central Office,
Land Quality Section, for the public's information
and review prior to the date of the public
hearing. Additional information concerning this
hearing may be obtained by writing or calling:
Tony L. Sample
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Telephone: (919) 733-4574

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES - LAND QUALITY SECTION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the North
Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
concerning the application for modification of Mining Permit No. 14-07
for the Miller Hill Quarry located south of Southwest Boulevard and
east of Bradford Mountain Road, in Lenoir.
AUTHORITY: N.C.G.S. 74-51 And N.C.A.C. Title 15 , Chapter 5
Subchapter 5B, Section . 0011
PLACE, TIME, DATE: November 21, 1996
7:00 P.M.
City Hall Building, Lenoir
PURPOSE: To receive comment related to the application for
modification of a mining permit covering an
existing crushed stone quarry located off
Southwest Boulevard in Caldwell County.
Comments shall be limited to those that relate
directly to the seven (7) denial criteria listed
under G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971 that
the Department considers in making its decision to
grant or deny a new mining permit application or a
modification to an existing mining permit. These
criteria are as follows:
The Department may deny such permit upon finding:
(1) That any requirement of this Article or any
rule promulgated hereunder will be violated
by the proposed operation;
( 2 ) That the operation will have unduly adverse
effects on potable ground water supplies ,
wildlife, or fresh water, estuarine, or
marine fisheries;
( 3 ) That the operation will violate standards of
air quality, surface water quality, or, ground
water quality which have been promulgated by
the Department;
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(4 ) That the operation will constitute a direct
and substantial physical hazard to public
health and safety or to a neighboring
dwelling house, school , church, hospital ,
commercial or industrial building, public
road or other public property, excluding
matters relating to use of a public road;
(5) That the operation will have a significantly
adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly-
owned park, forest or recreation area;
(6) That previous experience with similar
operations indicates a substantial
possibility that the operation will result in
substantial deposits of sediment in stream
beds or lakes, landslides , or acid water
pollution; or
(7) That the applicant or any parent, subsidiary,
or other affiliate of the applicant or parent
has not been in substantial compliance with
this Article, rules adopted under this
Article, or other laws or rules of this State
for the protection of the environment or has
not corrected all violations that the
applicant or any parent, subsidiary, ❑r other
affiliate of the applicant or parent may have
committed under this Article or rules adopted
under this Article and that result in:
a. Revocation of his permit,
b. Forfeiture of part or all of his bond or
other security,
C. conviction of a misdemeanor under G.S.
74-64 , ❑r
d. Any other court ❑rder issued under G.S.
74-64 , or
e. Final assessment of a civil penalty
under G.S. 74-64 .
In the absence of any such findings, a permit
shall be granted.
COMMENT PROCEDURE: All persons interested in this matter are invited
to attend. The hearing will be conducted in the
following manner:

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1 . Explanation ❑f the permit procedures as set
forth in The Mining Act ❑f 1971 by the
Division of Land Resources , Land Quality
Section.
2 . Explanation of the action for which the
permit modification is required by the
hearing ❑fficer.
3 . Public Comment - Comments, statements, data,
and other information may be submitted in
writing prior to or during the hearing or may
be presented ❑rally at the hearing. Persons
desiring to speak will indicate their intent
at the time of registration at the hearing.
So that all persons desiring to speak may do
so, lengthy statements may be limited at the
discretion of the hearing officer. oral
presentations which exceed three ( 3 ) minutes
must be accompanied by three ( 3 ) written
copies which will be filed with the hearing
❑fficer at the time of registration.
4 . Cross examination of persons presenting
testimony will not be allowed; however, the
hearing officer may ask questions for
clarification.
5 . (optional) The applicant may make a short
presentation at the end ❑f the hearing and
may be available for individual/group
discussion after the hearing is adjourned.
6 . The proceedings will remain open for a period
of ten (10 ) days following the hearing for
additional written arguments or statements.
INFORMATION: A copy of the mining permit modification
application and corresponding maps are ❑n file
with the Asheville Regional and Central Office,
Land Quality Section, for the public's information
and review prior to the date of the public
hearing. Additional information concerning this
hearing may be obtained by writing or calling:
Tony L. Sample
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department ❑f Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Telephone: (919) 733--4574

PUBLIC HEARING FORMAT
I . Call to order
- welcome those attending; please sign in at the back on the
sign in sheets and indicate whether ❑r not you wish to speak
if you have not already done so; please take a copy of the
Mining Act of 1971 and Rules (hold up) for reference during
the hearing.
- introduce DEHNR staff
Tracy Davis, State Mining Specialist
Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist
Tony Sample, Assistant State Mining Specialist
Richard Phillips, Regional Engineer, Asheville Reg. ❑ff.
II. State purpose for hearing (refer to public notice)
to receive public comment related to the mining permit
modification application for expansion ❑f a crushed stone
quarry located off Southwest Boulevard in Caldwell County.
- review "Comment Procedure" that was provided in the public
notice - see attached copy
III. LQS presentation
defer to Mr. Tony Sample, Assistant State Mining Specialist
with the LQS, for a brief explanation of the mining permit
procedures as set forth in the Mining Act ❑f 1971 (see
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IV. Explanation of the act for which a mining permit is required and
indication of those wishing to speak
briefly explain the action for which a modification to the
existing mining permit is requested:
"The applicant proposes to expand the existing crushed stone
mine located off Southwest Boulevard in Caldwell County. As
the proposed modification of the site will include
additional acreage, a formal modification of the mining
permit is required. The applicant has submitted a detailed
sediment and erosion control plan for the additional land to
protect surrounding areas and watercourses and a reclamation
plan to restore this additional area to a useful land use
once mining has terminated. A copy of this information can
be viewed here at the front of the auditorium after the
hearing has closed. Copies can also be viewed upon request
after tonight at the Land Quality Section Asheville Regional
Office and the Raleigh Central Office. As stated earlier,
the applicant may be available for individual ❑r group
discussion after the hearing is adjourned.
"Again, if you have not already signed the attendance sheet
in the back, please do so now. This will provide us with an
accurate attendance record and will let us know who wishes
t❑ speak. We do not want to miss anyone. There is no
particular order to the names so I will proceed row by row
down the attendance sheet calling on those who have
indicated that they wish to speak. oral presentations
should be limited to 5

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minutes in order to give everyone desiring to speak adequate
time. Please step forward to the podium when Z call your
name. If you have written comments it would be extremely
helpful if you would provide them to us before you start
your presentation."
(call on each person who wishes to speak and take notes on
their comments, concerns, etc. ) *LOS staff will address
q-u-es_t_i-qns_Qong_e__tning the Act.
After all of the individuals that have indicated that they
wish to speak have finished their presentations, ask if
anyone else wishes to speak. Ask them to approach the
podium. Is there anyone else?
- "At this time, would the applicant like to speak?"
We would like to thank everyone for attending tonight and
for the comments and questions raised. The Department will
review the items presented tonight as they relate to G.S. 74-51
of the Mining Act of 1971. The proceedings will remain open
for a period of 10 days following this hearing for the filing of
additional written comments. Please send 2 copies of these
comments to me.
Ms. Nann Guthrie
Senior Field Officer
Western Office, DEHNR
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
"Are there any questions? The hearing is now adjourned. "

Good Evening:
The North Carolina State Legislature saw the need,in 1994, to make improvements to the Mining
Act of 1971 as the original Act gave affected residents no public hearing for a permit
modification.. This was pursuant to G. S 74-51,which said to the quarry:Lets look at your past
record and see if your performance in the community where you operate has been good enough to
warrant a future in the community by allowing a modification to add adjacent land to a existing
surface minim permit. The Legislature goes on to charge the Division of Land Management,NC
DEHNR with the responsibility of approving or denying this modification based on following
criteria or findings: (I am quoting from the Mining Act in order and am answering the findings
truthfully and to the best of my ability as these findings affect me,my family,my property,my
neighbors and their lives and property.)I am Jimmie A. Bryant and I oppose any modification to
Mining permit No. 14-07 filed August 19 ,1996 by H.B. Mellott Estates due to the following
existing and non-correctable conditions.
(d)The Department may deny the permit upon finding:
(1)That any requirement of this Article or any rule promulgated hereunder will be violated by the
proposed operation: Now I want to stop here . H.B. Mellott Estate's spokesperson has stated to the
City Manager that they expect the modification to be approved. Has the Division of Land
Resources all ready made up their mind before views at a public hearing are expressed?This is not
what G.S. 74-51 mandates the Division of Land Resources. It says and I quote "The hearing shall
be held before the Department reaches a final decision on the application, and in making its
determination, the Department shall give full consideration to all comments submitted at the
public hearing. It is a matter of public record that there have been numerous violations in the past
at this situ at least 3 blasting violations that I know about) so one can safely say that rules will
probably be violated in the future. We have proof from the past. I received a letter dated November
15, 1996 from Governor Hunt's Office. And I quote" I understand your concerns regarding the
potential for flyrock as a result of blasting at this site. However since the last flyrock incident on
October 2nd 1995,no other incidents have occurred at this site. This is a result of the revisions
made in the blasting program and the close monitoring of the blasting activities by qualified thud
party consultants as required by DEHNR. These restrictive blasting requirements will be
reevaluated during DEHNR's review of the pending modification to ensure that expansion of the
quarry, if approved will not result in a direct and substantial physical hazard to any nearby
dwelling or road". This statement might sound convincing in the governors office located in the
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Division of Land Resources but if you live on the east end of the pit on Bradford Mt and have a
family to protect.;then you see a need to give some beauricrats a reality check. If you will direct,
your attention to the Lenoir City Map I have posted I would like to show you homes struck with
high velocity fly rock, a direct and substantial hazard resulting from years of failed revisions of
blasting programs, and close monitoring of qualified third party consultants, who are paid by the
quarry,and one of which we caught falsifying a report.. Betty Setzer Home hit1982.Not reported.
MrViriklefs truck was struck as was Ed Mitchells'home and was reported in 1993. Coffey Home
hit reported 1993,it is now the quarry office. Travis Bumgarner 1993 property damage, David
Greer Home hit,reported 1995, Sanders Home occupied by two girls who were missed by inches
owned by Greer,reported 1995.Honeycutt Home reported 1995. Ms. Honeycutt told me her small
children were playing in their yard and cane back in the house minutes before the blast. That,
leaves our home and everything we worked for and you want to give people with a safety record so
bad they shouldn't, be trusted with a firecracker,the authority to explode several thousand pound
charges within 320 ft. of our home. I don't.think so.
(2)That the operation will have unduly adverse effects on potable groundwater supplies, wildlife,
or fresh water,estuarine or marine fisheries; I would like to address this finding. The water level
has fallen 12 feet in my well in the last 2 years. This tells me that in these years of average rainfall
that the watertable is lowered by mining operations and that my potable groundwater has been
unduly adversely effected. Millers Creek,our freeflowing steam,nuns blood red after a light rain
below Miller Hill Quarry,above the quarry on my property,the headwaters run clear after heavy
rain. I have noticed rapid vegetative growth in Millers Creek below the quarry. This tells me that
high concentrations of nitrates from blasting operations are fertilizing this growth of vegetation. I
hope that the Department is aware of the dangers of nitrates in drinking water and Millers Creek
eventually rums into the City's intake pipe at Rodhiss Lake, As for wildlife I have been over run by
song birds that I can't afford to feed, and we have snakes,rats and small game over=*my
property looking for food, cover and clean water, which is non-existing on the moonscape of the
quarry property. I don't see how Division of Land Resources can do anything but deny fins
modification if they are a responsible party on this finding alone.
(3)That the operation will violate standards of air quality, surface water quality,or ground water
quality that have been promulgated by the Department. Again, lets look at the past,and this was
when the quarry was hundreds of feet from my property not 20 feet from it that the modification
would allow. My neighbors and I had to call DEHNR on numerous occasion about heavy clouds
of rock dust and dynamite smoke alter a blast leaving the quarry property and settling on our
properties. We also complained about,fugitive dust leaving the site. They finally sent Mr. Steve

Maynard,who worked for Air Quality Section,who came on my property,but not during a blast,
and said that."It probably all dissipates by the time it gets here." The cloud we had called him
about caught me unaware several hundred feet,from my home. I had ran through the cloud to the
safety of my home. I was unable to breath and wondered if I was going to die. I could not
believe his statement. At 20 feet away as the modification would allow I suggest it couldn't
dissipate at all. He took no air samples. Air Quality then sent a Nk.David Love,after we were
engulfed in a cloud so thick you could not see your hand in front of your face,and the quarrys'
qualified third-party consultant went,to his vehicle and took out a gas mask. He put it on leaving
the hapless residents to breath their share. Mr. Love came on my property,but,not during a blast,
and said " all the trees have been cut,around the site,and causes this situation".He took no air
samples, left,and turned it back over to Steve Maynard because Mr.Maynard lives in Hickory.
Neither man returned despite numerous calls by residents to DEHNR in Asheville. I have related
to the water problems in funding(2). I don't see how the Division of Land Resources can do any
but,deny this modification if they are a responsible party on this finding alone.
(4)That the operation will constitute a direct and substantial physical hazard to public health and
safety or to a neighboring dwelling house, school,church,hospital,commercial or industrial
building,public road or other public property excluding matters relating to use of a public road. I
beg your indulgence while I respond. It is a matter of public record that every dwelling house and
or property on the east end of the pit has been struck by flyrock Gom this quarry except mine. I
count four homes damaged, some severely,with occupants missed by inches,a fact that never is
included in any reports,with two others with property damage .In both cases the dwelling home
was hit but not damaged. One vehicle was struck traveling our public road. Knowing this,we can
not understand how this operation could be allowed to expand to my property line and 310 feet of
my home,my wife and children after the other homes were struck at SM and 1000 feet. The
public record of a pathetic safety record of damaging every home the quarry moved close to is
terrifying to us and deplorable to say the least It is more than deplorable to have to leave your
home during a blast at least once a week and run,drive away from the blast,with no compensation
for the disruption of your life.How the Department could even consider approving this
modification shows where the departments'interest lies,and I think they could care less of
physical hazard to our lives,much less our property, and this conduct is contrary to the laws
passed by the Legislature.
We, my wife and 1,have purchased and recorded the property that carries the H.B. Mellott Estates
number 17 on their proposal map. We declare vested rights to our property, and as it is properly
zoned for the building of a dwelling house,that is RR, we plan to build with a 10 ft. setback from
the H.B. Mellow property and proposed permit liirnit,a dwelling house for our elderly parents in

the very near future. Any mining operation in close proxicimity would constitute a direct hazard to
these lives and property. There is no way that if the Division of Land Resources is a responsible
party and has any respect,for human life that,they can do anything but deny this permit
modification on this finding along.
(5) does not relate to this site .
(6)That previous experience with similar operations indicates a substantial possibility that the
operation will result in substantial deposits of sediment in stream beds or lakes,landslides,or acid
water pollution,or. I would like to at this time call your attention to these glass jars of water. The
jar with the yellow cap I collected from the middle and just under the surface of Millers Creek
where it flows under Bradford Mt.Road below Miller Hill Quarry. The other jar I collected from
the middle and just under the surface of the headwaters of Millers Creek on my property. This was
done Sunday night,November 17, W5 We had experienced .5 inches of slow rain. The jar with
the yellow lid filled below this quarry contains substantial sedimentation deposits even after light
rain. The jar collected from the headwaters of Millers'Creek is clear as you can see. From
Bradford Mt. Rd and the Southwest Loop numerous alluvial fans can be observed and sediment
flowing down steep slopes ends up in the creek. When I studied geology at Appalachian State an
alluvial fan was caused by erosion and erosion causes sedimentation,#period. If the Division of
Land Resources and State Geologist Charles Gardner are responsible party, then you have no
choice to deny this modification on this finding alone.
(7) That the applicant or parent, subsidiary,or other affiliate of the applicant or parent has not
been in substantial compliance with this Article,rules adopted under this Article, other laws or
rules of this State for the protection of the environment or has not corrected all violations that the
applicant has not been in compliance with that resulting in revocation of permit etc. This does not
relate to this situation as the Air and Land Quality Sections are lax in areas of mine inspection and
monitoring compliance of mining permit conditions so as not to discover violations that are
occurring. During a recent H.B. Mellott Estate Inc. planned inspection and photographing of our
homes,we the affected homeowners,proved that H.B. Mellott's consultant had falsified a report
and when we reported these actions with the State Attorney General's Office, he was replaced.
How many blasting reports filed with the Land Quality Section had been falsified before we
confronted him?Is the applicant in compliance with this.Article?The biased Land and Air Quality
Sections with close ties with the Dint of Transportation will say yes, I say,no way,with
the reasons stated above. If you would look at the property numbered 25 on H.B. Mellott Estates
application map you can,see that the owner is the Department of Transportation. The taxpayers of

this state paid approximately 1.7 million dollars for this thin strip of land. The quarry enjoys right.
of way across this property. Would a private citizen be allowed right.away?No,even though the
people paid for it. I have commented on the 7 findings and found problems in 5 out of 7 findings
as required under G.S. 74-50. I have done this irufl&ly and to the best,of my ability. If the State
of North Carolina will accept the truth and is responsible,and does not want to break the Laws
and Resolutions passed by the General Assembly then;Mr. Gardner,you and your Division of
Land Resources have no choice but deny this modification of Miring Permit No. 14-07

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 • •
Division of Land Resources A.
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H PA F�
Jonathan B, Howes,Secretary
Charles H. Gardner, P,G„ P.E,
Director and State Geologist
January 8, 1997
M F M D R A H_D U M
TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Susan Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Public Hearing Summary
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Expansion of Miller Hill Quarry
Caldwell County
As per your request at the Public Hearing held an November
21, 1996, 1 am forwarding you a copy of the Mining Permit Public
Hearing Summary prepared by Ms. Nann Guthrie, Hearing Officer,
for the above referenced project.
Should you have any questions concerning the referenced
project, please feel free to contact our office at (919) 733-
4574 .
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Charles Gardner
Mr. Mell Nevils
Mr. Tracy Davis
Ms. Judy Wehner
Mr. Tony Sample
Mr. Richard Phillips
Ms. Nann Guthrie
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
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LAND QUALITY SECTION PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION
As MS. GUTHRIE stated my name is TONY SAMPLE. My title is
ASSISTANT STATE MINING SPECIALIST with the Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources, Division of Land Resources, Land Quality
Section.
My job and that of the other members of the staff, is to review
all applications for a mining permit as they relate to The Mining Act
of 1971 . There were copies of the Act and Rules (hold up) placed at
the sign in area. There is also a small brochure called "North
Carolina Mining" (hold up) that briefly explains the basic points of
the Act and how it affects the mine operator.
I would like to take a moment and briefly review a few specific
areas of the Act. If you would refer to G.S. 74-47, Findings:
The General Assembly finds that the extraction of minerals by
mining is a basic and essential activity making an important
contribution to the economic well-being of North Carolina and the
__Nation. --Furthermore,--it--is-not practical _to extract minerals____
required by our-society without disturbing the surface of the
earth and producing waste materials, and the very character of
certain surface mining operations precludes complete restoration
of the land to its original condition. However, it is possible
to conduct mining in such a way as to minimize its effects on the
surrounding environment. The General. Assembly finds that the
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provided by this Article will allow the mining of valuable minerals
and will provide for the protection of the State's environment and for
the subsequent beneficial use of the mined and reclaimed land.
As stated in G. S. 74-49, Definitions ❑n Page Two:
It shall not include those aspects of deep mining not having
significant effect on the surface, where the affected land does
not exceed one acre in area. It shall not include mining
operations where the affected land does not exceed one acre in
surface area. It shall not include plants engaged in processing
minerals produced elsewhere and whose refuse does not affect more
that one acre ❑f land. It shall not include excavation or
grading when conducted solely in the aid of on-site farming or of
on-site construction for purposes other than mining.
On page 5 under G.S. 74-51, Permits - Application, granting,
cQnd.i-tions_,_ the--Act-states-that:- -
The Department shall grant or deny the permit requested as
expeditiously as possible, but in no event later than 50 days
after the application form and any relevant and material
supplemental information reasonably required shall have been
filed with the Department, or if a public hearing is held, within
30 days following the hearing and the filing of any relevant and
material supplemental information reasonably required by the
Department. . . If the Department determines, based on public
comment relevant to the provisions of this article, that
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a public hearing on any application for a new mining permit or
for permit modifications that add owners of record of lands
adjoining the permit boundaries. The public hearing shall be
held within 60 days of the end of the 30 day period within any
requests for the public hearing shall be made.
The Department may deny such permit upon finding one of the seven
criteria listed on pages 5 and 6 of the Act:
1] That any requirement of this Article or any rule promulgated
hereunder will be violated by the proposed ❑peration;
2) That the operation will have unduly adverse effects on
potable groundwater supplies , wildlife, or fresh water,
estuarine, or marine fisheries;
The Application was routed to WRC on AUGUST 22 , 1996 AND COMMENTS WERE
RECEIVED BACK ❑N SEPTEMBER 20 , 1996.
3 ] That the operation will violate standards of air quality,
surface water quality, or ground water quality that have
µ__ -been_promulgated by the Department:
The Application was routed to DW4 on AUGUST 21, 1996 AN❑ COMMENTS WERE
RECEIVE❑ BACK ON OCTOBER 14 , 1996 .
4) That the operation will constitute a direct and substantial
physical hazard to public health and safety or to a
neighboring dwelling house, school , church, hospital,
commercial or industrial. building, public road or other
public property, excluding matters relating to the use of a
public road; THIS COVERS BLASTING AND SLOPE STABILITY, ETC.

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5) That the operation will have a significantly adverse effect
on the purposes of a publicly awned park, forest or
recreation area;
6) That the previous experience with similar operations
indicates a substantial possibility that the operation will
result in substantial deposits of sediment in stream beds or
lakes, landslides, or acid water pollution; THE S&E PLAN
WILL OVER THIS THROUGH THE LAND QUALITY SECTION REVIEW or
7) That the applicant or any parent, subsidiary, or other
affiliate of the applicant or parent has not been in
substantial compliance with this Article, rules adopted
under this Article, or other laws or rules of this State for
the protection of the environment or has not corrected all
violations that the applicant or any parent, subsidiary, or
other affiliate of the applicant or parent may have
committed under this Article or rules adopted under this
_. Article and that resulted in:
a. Revocation of a permit,
b. Forfeiture of part or all of a bond or other security,
C. Conviction of a misdemeanor under G.S. 74-64 ,
d. Any other court order issued under G.S. 74-64 , or
e. Final assessment of a civil penalty under G.S. 74-64 .
In the absence of any such findings, a permit shall be granted.
The decision on the issuance of a mining permit will not be made
tonight. The authority to issue or deny a permit lies with the
Director of the Division of Land Resources, Mr. CHARLES GARDNER.

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MM INSPECTION REPORT
(PERNE=D MINE)
1. MINE NAME C01A, Vio ajo YN10 2. MINING PERMIT # IL)• U I
3. OPERATOR N 111 h,11 }�1s1r�►ry i t A�i��}i�- }M S 1W q 4. COUNTY r Old w.P I 1
5. ADDRESS ff+ 1]X l 1l 4 f r 4 6 vale-i-Xiy NE T 41 1 1
6..PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE Z;l H j 4 ,7. RIVER BASIN 15 rrV OF
8. Person(s) contacted at site
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection?,Cf Yes ❑ No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes 0 No
11. Date last inspected: 3 1 tS 1IM 12. Any mining since last inspection? Z Yes ❑ No
_ 13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ,0 Yes . ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: N 1 A
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes .-❑ No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measores needed and/or taken:
a hn h n nnn
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17. Other recommendations and comments:L 1'11,1 h n V t' f 7 a M A'I, O h 1 (10
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+1-map accurate? ❑ Yes 0'No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ,E`No Proposed date 1 1
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report. fin. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator-. 1 1 hi .
INSPECTED BY: WOM111 iAM "r r., �IY,tnrp_ DATE 1 M1
Telephone No: 5 7 ]"i/l[ <'W)
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 • ■
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor C)E H N F�
Jonathan 6, Howes, Secretary
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
January 3 , 1997
CERTIFIED MAI,TL.
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company
P.O. Box 562 -7fo5
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Re: Transfer of Miller Hill Quarry
Mining Permit 14-07
Caldwell County
Catawba River Basin
Dear Mr. Caldwell :
Your request to have the above referenced mining permit
transferred in its entirety from your company to H. B. Mellott
Estate, Inc. has been approved. As we have received the required
surety in an amount sufficient to cover the present operation,
your company.. is hereby released from further responsibility for
this site with respect to The Mininq �Act. - Therefore, I am
returning your company's $25 ,000.00 Assignment of Savings
Account/CD No. 610093891 to you.
Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter.
sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Richard A. Phillips, P.E.
Geologicd Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic 5urvey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX:[phone] FAK 733-2876 W.733-4407
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone] - -
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1/08/97 LAND QUALITY SECTION
BUDGET NO. : 403
DATE REC'D: 11/08/89
OPERATOR: CALDWELL STONE CO
TYPE SECURITY: CD
SECURITY NUMBER:
BANK: CITIZENS S& L
CITY: LENOIR
DEBIT: 25,000.00
CREDIT: 25,000.00
DATE RELEASED: 1/08/96
COMMENTS:
RECEIVED BY: DATE:
RELEASED BY: DAT.-. / r`

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 0 PUleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor November 6, 1989 Stephen G. Connd
William W, Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Jones
FROM: Charles CardnerC,60r
SUBJECT: Caldwell Stone Co. , Inc.
Assi nment of Savings Account/Certificate of Deposit
The attached completed assignment and certificate of deposit is hereby
transmitted to you for your safekeeping.
Thank you.
TEC
Attachment
Received by:
Date: e
Released by:
Date:
Please return the above referred surety.
Released by:
Date:
Received by:
Date:
P.D. &rx 27r,87, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An F(jual Dpp[)rtunity Affirmative Action Emplcyyer

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ASSIGNMENT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNT
This Assignment, made and entered into the 3 1 s t day of October, 19 89
by and between Caldwell Stone C❑ . , Inc, of P . 0 . Box 765
(operator) address
City of Hudson County of Caldwell State of
North Carolina, and the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources &
Community Development; and
WHEREAS, The undersigned Caldwell Stone Co . , Inc . (hereinafter
(operator)
referred to as"Operator") is desirous of engaging in mining operations in the
Staff. of North Carolina and such mining operations are subject to the provisions
of the Mining Act of 1971,� Articie ❑f 1971, Chapter 74 of the General Statutes
of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74-50 requires that.,mine operators obtain a permit from the
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development (hereinafter referred to
as "Department") before engaging in mining operations, and NCGS 74-54 requires
that a surety bond in favor of the State be maintained or other security be
filed with the Department, in connection with said permit; and
WHEREAS, Operator has a savings account in Citizens Savings and_ Loan Assn .
(bank name) - -
at P .- O . Box 900 City of Lenoir , N . C .
(address)
County of Caldwell State of North Carolina, Savings Account
No. and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74-54 authorizes the Department to accept from Operator an
assignment of a savings account in a North Carolina bank, in lieu of a surety
bond;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the Department
accepting an assignment of said savings account in lieu of a surety bond, the
undersigned Operator does hereby sell, assign, transfer, set over to the
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development
Twer.ty-five thousand dollars ($ 25 , 000) of the sums on deposit in his name
(dollar amount written)
in Citizens S&L Assn ., City of Lenoir County of Caldwell
(bank name)
State of North Carolina, Savings Account No.
and further authorizes Citizens Savings and Loan Assn .
(bank name)
to pay over to the Department of Natural Resources & Community Development the
above sum of Twenty-five thousanddollars ($25 , 000 .00 ) out of the above
money deposit in the above account in his name.

The condition of the foregoing assignment is that if the assignor Operator
conducts the mining operations faithfully, honestly, and lawfully and in
compliance with the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules
and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto, then this assignment shall be null and
void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Compliance with the
requirement of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules and Regulations shall
be determined by the Department.
This assignment is made and the Cert_i.ficate of Deposit (Deposit Book)
(passbook, deposit book, etc. )
is to be held by the Department as collateral security for all direct or
indirect liabilities of the assignor Operator to the assignee Department which '
may arise by reason of the Mining Act of 1971 , Article 7, Chapter 74 of the
General Statutes of North Carolina.
This assignment shall be direct authorization to Citizens Savings and Loan
to pay said sum to Department on demand by Departme (ba k name)
)a�' ua�-Q
(Signature of Operator)
Sworn to before me me this 3 1 s t
day of 19 89 „
Notary Public
My Commission Ex r s
(Affix Seal)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY BANK
The foregoing Assignment of Savings Account
is hereby acknowledged this 31st
day of October 19 89
It is further acknowledged that funds in the
above mentioned account shall not be disbursed
except to the assignee, Department of NRCD so
Long as the assignment remains in effect.
This the 31 st day of October 19 89
by
(au horized age t for bank) (Bank Seal)
11 . O . Box 900 Lenoir , N . C . 28645
(mailing address of bank)
Sworn to before me this 3 1 s t
day of October 19 89
Notary Public
My Co mission Expires
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(Affix Seal

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S' t. ! "f i;: is•}AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
CERTIFICATE ACCOUNT - -
r{ AND APPLICATION AND AGF}EEMENT FOR SAVINGS CERTIFICATE ACCOUNT
I, ACCOUNT SUMMARY SECTION
• Account No. •-
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'Date of Issuance 1 ' INL •
Opening Balance $25 f 000.00 f! P© BOX 765
Hate of Earnings per q�per annum =. HUDSON, NC 28638
Frequency of Compounding-;—QUARTERLY � t: ; initial Maturity Date Oct 31, 1990
Minimum Balance Requirement$ 500,00 Extended Maturity❑ate—See Section 2
r. Renewal Term
Earnings Distribution Oates l I Minimum Addition S
I ......
Beginning and [hereafter,with the last distribution
on the final maturity date, I-
If, GENERAL SECTION• The undersigned hereby executes this Application and Agreement with the Citizens
i.Savings and Loan Association,Lenoir,North Carolina,for a savings Certificate to be issued by the Association,
subject to the provisions of the Charter, the Bylaws, the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Rules and
:.Regulations tar the Insurance of Accounts of the North Carolina Savings Guaranty Corporation.
❑ III,' RENEWAL SECTION,This Application and Agreement for a Savings Certificate shall continue Ior
successive qualifying periods of months each, unless cancelled by written notice of the
Association to the holder thirty days or more prior to the expiration of a qualifying period.
IV. NON—RENEWAL SECTION 'This is a non-renewebfe certificate. Upon maturity this account will he
converted to a regular savings account and receive earnings al a rate thPn paid on regular savings accounts.
V. :PENALTY CLAUSE SECTION In the event of anylwithdrawal from this account prior to maturity, The
depositor shall forfeit an amount at least equal to months of interest earned,or that could
have been earned, on the amount withdrawn at the nominal simple interest rate being paid on the deposit
regardless of the length of time the funds withdrawn have remained on deposit.
Any withdrawal which reduces the account balance below the Minimum Balance Requirement,or any change in
the term or Rate of Earnings,shall be Considered as a withdrawal of the entire account balance and shall be subject
to the penalty prescribed heroin. } i
NOT TRANSFERABLE
EXCEPT ON THE BOOKS OF i (continued on ne&I page)
THE DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION '

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Nov 03 1989
PFA
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
110 MULBERRY STREET S.W. • P.O. BOX 900 • LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA 28645
164 HICKMAN AVENUE • P.0,BOX 745 • HUDSON,NORTH CAROLINA 28638
November 1, 1989
Mr. Tracy N. Davis
N.C. Dept. of Natural. Resources
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Davis:
We have opened the account identified herein, per your
instructions. We are in possession of the certificate of
deposit, and have placed a management hold on the $25,000.00
balance which we will maintain until we are notified by your
office that it is no longer necessary. after reviewing our
documents, if there are any questions please call our office
at (704) 754-8804.
hank you,
Jeffrey S. Almond
Loan Officer
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27011
James G. Martin, Governor Stephen G. Conrad
William W. Cobey Jr., Secretary October 23, 1989 Director
RECEIVED
Mr. Dale Caldwell NOV 031,%g
Caldwell Stone Carpany, Inc.
P. ❑. Box 765 LAPID 0"Al1TY SFCTION
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
RE: Surety Bond
Killer Hill Quarry
Permit No. 14-07
Caldwell County
Dear Mr, Caldwell:
As per your request during your telephone conversation this morning with
Tan Carroll, I am enclosing an Assignment of Savings Account (ASA) form and the
Guidelines on Reclamation Bonds for your immediate use in securing the required
$25,000.00 reclamation bond for your mine site. Please submit the original ASA
form and a copy of the Certificate of Deposit to my inTnediate attention at the
following address:
Land Quality Section
P. o. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Please advise at (919) 733-4574 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Tracy . Davis, E.I.T.
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
TED:se
Enclosures
cc: Mr. ,Terry Cook
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27011.7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal OPrmrtunity Affirmative Action Employer

2/89
LANs] QUALITY SECTION
GUIDELINES ON RECLAMATION BONDS
Under authority of G.S. 74-51 and G.S. 74-54 of The Mining Act of 1.971, an
acceptable reclamation bond is required to be posted with NRCD before a mining
permit can be issued. There are several different options available to the
applicant in securing the required bond. The applicant may choose any one of
the bonding methods listed below to satisfy the statutory requirement. In
addition, a permittee may substitute one method of bonding for another at
anytime during the life of a mining permit. The following are general
guidelines describing haw to correctly corplete each bond option:
GENERAL:
The name on the bond, assignment of savings account, irrevocable letter of
credit, or indenture must be the same as the name of the company or individual
that the application for mining permit was filed under. For example: An
application is filed by Mr. John Q. Public under the company name of Crushed
Stone Company; therefore, the surety must be in the name of Crushed Stone
Company. An exception to this would be for Mr. Public to have the surety form
filled out to read John Q. Public dlbla (doing business as) Crushed Stone
Company. This way the mining permit could be issued in the name of Crushed
Stone Company and Nix. Public could have his name listed on any other financial.
documents.
1. Assignment of Savings Account:
A. These are issued by a banking institution licensed to do business in
North Carolina. The applicant and an authorized agent for the bank
must sign the form and both signatures must be notarized. BANK SEAL
MUST BE AFFIXED.
B. "Savings Account" refers to any savings instrument not just a passbook
account. A money market account or certificate of deposit can also be
utilized. Whatever savings instrument is chosen, the original or
photocopy of the d;=,rm2-nt issu u xiY ho Hans_ (passbook, uepcsit
receipt, actual certificate of deposit) must be attached to the
original assignment form and both forwarded to the NRCD-LQS Central
Office.
C. The account numbers and dollar amounts Listed on the assignment form
must match those on the savings instrument.
2. Surety Bonds: These are issued by an insurance cozy licensed to do
business in North Carolina. A Power of Attorney must accompany the
standard bond form provided by the Department to substantiate that the
issuing agent has authorization to act on behalf of the insurance company.

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3. Mortgage of Real Properf_y:
A. Must be a first mortgage.
B. Cannot be taken on land directly associated with the mining activity
or where a primary residence is maintained.
C. A standard indenture form provided by the Department must be completed
and submitted to the Department for approval prior to recording it
with the Register of Deeds in the county in which the property is
located.
D. The property must appraise at a minis= of three (3) tim£-,s the desired
bond amount.
E. An appraisal conducted by a certified real estate appraiser must
accompany the indenture.
F. Following a title search, a certificate of good title must accompany
the indenture.
4. Cash Deposits: Cashiers or certified checks must be made payable to the
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources & ConTnunity Development. A
cover letter_ specifying the intended function of the money being submitted
to the Department should accompany the check.
5. Irrevocable Letter of Credit: ' 'fhese are issued by a financial institution
licensed to do business in or out of North Carolina on a form prescribed by
the Department. Blank Irrevocable Letter of Credit {ILOC) forms are
available upon request from the Land Quality Section Central office in
Raleigh.
You (Applicant) should retain a copy of all surety forms, etc, for your files.
All original documents are to be forwarded to the Land Quality Section, P. O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, N. C. 27611. It is recommended that these materials be
forwarded by registered or certified mail.
Should you have any questions on this information please contact the Land
Quality Section at (919) 733-4574. Errors made in ccrpleting the bond forms
will result in the issuance of the mining permit being delayed until the errors
have been corrected.
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May 1., 1979
MEMORANDUM.
TO- Bill Bradshaw C ff�—
FROM: Charles H. Gardner
SUBJECT: Caldwell Stone $2,500 Savings Certificate
Attached for your safekeeping is a $2,500 Savings Certificate
assigned as a surety for the Miller Hill Quarry in Caldwell Company
as required by G. S. 74-54.
Received by:
Date 7
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Attachment

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September 18, 1984
MEMORANDUM
TO: Bill Bradshaw
FROM: Charles H. Gardner C 14G �hX
SUBJECT: Caldwell Stone $2,500 Certificate of Deposit
Acct. No. 219-18-36-300
Attached for your safekeeping is the above $2,500 Certificate
of Deposit as an additional surety fbr the Miller Hill Quarry.
Received by Date cyn 1 4
Released by � y '_ Date l 2/
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CHG/JS/cj
Attachment
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DIVISION OF
North Carolina Department of Natural LAND RESOURCES
Resources &community Development Stephrtn G. Conrad,Director
Jaynes [3, Hunt,Jr„ Governor Joseph K Grirnsley, Secretary Telephone[phone]
December 15, 1983
Mr. Dale Caldwell -2-
Caldwell Stone Company, Inc.
Route 4, Box 96 17 S
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
New reclamation bonding requirements passed by the N.C. Mining
Commission became effective December 1, 1983. An announcement of this
change, as well as a copy of the new regulation, has been sent in the
form of a memo from Charles H. Gardner dated December 1, 1983.
According to our records your quarry operation will require a
bonding increase from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00 since the operation falls
within the 1-5 acre size range.
Please make arrangements to increase the bonding as soon as
possible. I am enclosing a bond form and an assignment of savings
account form, either of which may be used. You may also substitute a
mortgage of real' property acceptable to the State, negotiable
securities, or a cash deposit.
We realize that this change in bonding will require some time.
Consequently, we are extending the deadline for having the new bond in
place until February 1 , 1984.
Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Please advise
should you have any questions in this matter.
?James
erely,
ff D. Simons, C.P.G.S. , P.E.
C1 L�
11 ng Specialist
Quality Section
3D5:ps
Enclosure [ � � � 't
cc: Jerry Cook �(] of
Geological Survey-733.2423; Geodetic S u rvey—7 3 3-3 83 6; Land Quality--733-4574; Earth Resources Planning-733.3833;
Land Resources information Service-733.2090 Box 27697 Raleigh NC 27611-7687
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ASSIGNMENT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNT SEP 6 '1994
This Assignment, made and entered into the 4th day of
I
September, 19$4 � by and between :Caldwell Stone Co. Inc , of
operator
P. O. Box 562 , City of Hudson !
(address)
County of Caldwell State of North Carolina, and the
North Carolina Department of Natural -Resources & Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned Caldwell Stone Co. Inc, Fhereinafter referred
operator
to as "Operator"] is desirous of engaging in mining- operations in the State
of North Carolina and such mining operations are subject to the provisions of
the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74-50 requires that mine operators obtain a permit from the
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development (hereinafter referred to as
"Department") before: engaging in mining operations, and NCGS 74-54 requires
that a surety bond in favor of the State be maintained or other security be
filed with the Department, in connection with said permit; and
WHEREAS, Operator has a savings account in First Union National Sank
bank
at P. O. Box 1269 , City of Lenior ?
(address)
County of " Caldwell .. , State of North Carolina, Savings Account
No. ; and
WHEREAS, Operator desires to assign said savings account to the Department;
and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74-54 authorizes the Department to accept from Operator an
assignment of a savings account in a North Carolina bank, in lieu of a surety
bond,----
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the Department
accepting an assignment of said savings account in lieu of a surety bond, the
undersigned Operator does hereby sell, assign, transfer, set over to the Dept. of
Natural Resources & Community Development

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dollars {$ 2,500.00 } of the sums on deposit in his name in
First Union National Bank , at P. 0. Box 1260 ,
hank address
City of Lenior County of Caldwell ,
State of North Carolina, Savings Account No.
and further authorizes Frist union National Bank to pay over to the
bank
Department of Natural Resources 6 Community Development the above sum of Two
thousand five hundred & no1100 dollars ($ 2,500.00, _) out of the
above money on deposit in the above account in his name.
The condition of the foregoing assignment is that if the assignor Operator
conducts the mining operations faithfully, honestly, and lawfully and in
compliance with the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules
and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto, then this assignment shall be null
and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Compliance with
the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules and Regulations
shall be determined by the Department.
This assignment is made and the: Certificate of Deposit
passbook, deposit book, etc.
is to be held by Department as collateral security for all direct or indirect
liabilities of the assignor Operator to the assignee Department which may
arise by reason of the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina.
This assignment shall be direct authorization to First Union National
Bank to pay said sum to Department on demand by Department.
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Signature of operator
Sworn to before rye this
4th day of _ Sentember.l ¢
Llayy-l�&2 CA, C=:�LtedL
Notary Public
My Commission Expires 2-28-8G

ACCEPTANCE
The Department of Natural Resources & Community Development, by and through the
Director, Division of Land Resources, assignee herein, accepts the within
assignment according to the terms and condition stated herein.
This the _ day of
Dire or
Division of Land Resources
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Receipt of an executed copy of the foregoing Assignment of Savings Account
is hereby acknowledged this _� _ day of , 19 LT
bank s❑ G.b�'V
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September 18, 1984
MEMORANDUM
TO: Bill Bradshaw
FROM: Charles H. Gardner C Y
SUBJECT: Caldwell Stone $2,500 Certificate of Deposit
Acct. No.
Attached for your safekeeping is the above $2,500 Certificate
of Deposit as an additional surety For the Miller Hill Quarry.
Received by Date__(-I t e•
f�
Released by l JCL Vic_- >� �.�--s - Date 2/-211/CHG/.7S/c j
Attachment

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DIVISION OF
North Carolina Department of Natural LAND RESOURCES
Resources &community Development Stephen G.Conrad,Director
James B. Hunt,Jr.,Governor James A.Summers,Secretary Telephone [phone]
September 18, 1984
Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
We have received the additional $2,500 Assignment of a Savings
Account.
This assignment with your previous $2,500 Assignment raises the
total bond to the required $5,000.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
ncerely,
ames D. Simons, C.P.G.S. , P.E.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
JDS/cj
cc: Jerry Cook
Geological Survey-733.2423:Geodetic Su.,vey--733-3836:Land Ouniity-733•4574:Earth Resources Planning---733-3833;
Land Resources Inlormalion Service-733.2090 Box 27667 Raleigh,NC 27611.7687
An E;cua10000(fun ty A,'rrma?it•&AC;ion Emolover

�M STFl T(y
DIVISION OF
,,gin.. North Carolina Department of Natural LAND RESOURCES
y' #r Resources &community Development Conrad.Director
James B.Hunt,Jr.,Governor James A.Summers,Secretary Telephone [phone]
September 7, 1984
First union National Bank
P.D. Box 1260
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Re: Caldwell Stone Company
Assignment of $2,500 Savings Account
Account No.
Dear Madam/Sir:
We are returning the assignment form for the above. Please have
the "Acknowledgement' (on the back page) signed by the appropriate bank
official and return the assignment form to my attention.
Thank you for your assistance.
S�cerely, R
��"ames D. Simons, C.P.G.S. , P.E.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
JDS/cj
Enclosure
cc: Jerry Cook
Geological Survey--733.2423',Goadelk Survey-733.3826,Land Quality-733-4574;EarIrj Resources Planning-733.3633.
Land Resources Information Service-733.2090 Box 2768 7 Raleigh,NC 2161 t-7;37
4ra Emial ODDorlun+¢ til;rrmarrv-3 AcrrGn Emalover

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dollars ($ 2,500.00 } of the sums on deposit in his name in
First Union National Bank y at 132 Fairway Sho ing Centex
bank address
City of -Hudson N. C. , County of Caldwell
State of North Carolina, Savings Account.No. ,
and further authorizes First Union National Bank to pay over to the
bank
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development the above sum of Two
thousand five hundred & 00/1-00 dollars ($ 2,500.00 ) out of the
above money on deposit in the above account in his name.
The condition of the foregoing assignment is that if the assignor Operator
conducts the mining operations faithflilly, honestly, and lawfully and in
compliance with the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules
and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, then this assignment shall be null
and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Compliance with
the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules and Regulations
shall be determined by the Department.
This assignment is made and the Certificate
passbook, deposit book, etc.
is to be held by Department as collateral-security for all direct or indirect
liabilities of the assignor Operator to the assignee Department which may
arise by reason of the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina.
This assignment shall be direct authorization to _ Roy T. Barnwell
to pay said sum to Department on.demand by Department.
gle_Dzz a -
el-e-a " 7/wl.
Signature of operator
Sworn to before me this
9
30 day of April T 197P
'Notary Public
ly Commission Expires 2-28-81
1 '

ACCEPTANCE
The Department of Natural Resources & Community Development, by and through the
Director, Division of Land Resources, assignee herein, accepts the within
assignment according to the terms and condition stated herein.
This the / day of , 19-Z7_-
Dare Aor
Division of Land Resources
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Receipt of an executed copy of the foregoing Assignment of Savings Account
is hereby acknowledged this day of , 19 •
bank

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--T, ASSIGNMINT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNT RE
P.—. M'444 0
This Assignment, made and entered into the 30th day of
9
N April' �� , 197�', by and between Caldwell Stone , of
`� � operator
t:. o
.
LLJ r• F'. D. Box 7G5 , City of � �;i CSIY• U- 5, - 1
7 ., } (address-)
LLJU *-� L 5ounty of Cal4we-13. , State of North Carolina, and the
W ¢.,_
w�brth Carolina Department of Natural Resources & Community Development; and
o WHEREAS, the undersigned Caldwell Stone hereinafter referred
operator
to as "Operator"] is desirous of engaging in mining operations in the State
l of North Carolina and such mining operations are subject to the provisions of
Il _
the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74-50 requires that mine operators obtain a permit from the
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development (hereinafter referred to as
• s -
"Department") before engaging in mining operations, and NCGS 74--54 requires
that a surety bond in favor of the State be maintained or other security be
filed with the Department, in connection with said permit; and
WHEREAS, Operator has a savings account in Pirst Union National. Bank
bank
at 132 Fairway Shopp.:i.ng Center , City of tiLidson N. 2 3
address
County of Caldwell , State of North Carolina, Savings Account
No. _ _ ; and
WHEREAS, Operator desires to assign said savings account to the Department;
and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74--54 authorizes the Department to accept from Operator an
assignment of a savings account in a North Carolina bank, in lieu of a surety
bond;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the Department
accepting an assignment of said savings account in lieu of a surety bond, the
undersigned Operator does hereby sell, assign, transfer, set over to the Dept. of
Natural Resources & Community Development Two- th(jusand_Five hundred €� nol1OU

dollars ($ 2,500.00 �} of the sums on deposit in his name in
First Union National Bank y at .132 F ai.iiva Sho ) in Center �
bank address
City of _ Hudson, N. C. � � County of Caldwell y
State of North Carolina, Savings Account No.
and further authorizes First Union Nati.onid. flank to pay over to the
bank
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development the above sum of Two
thousand five hundred & 00/100 dollars ($ 2,5"o-()0 } out of the
above money on deposit in the above account in his name.
The condition of the foregoing assignment is that if the assignor Operator
conducts the mining operations faithfully, honestly, and lawfully and in
compliance with the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules
and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto, then this assignment shall be nu1.1
and void; otherwise it shall remain in fall force and effect. Compliance with
the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules and Regulations
shall be determined by the Department.
This assignment is made and the Cert:.i.f ic:atc
passbook, deposit book, etc.
is to be held by Department as collateral .security for all direct or indirect
liabilities of the assignor Operator to the assignee Department which may
arise by reason of the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina.
This assignment shall be direct authorization to Roy T. Barnwell
to pay said sum to Department on demand by Department.
Signature of operator
Sworn to before me this
9
30 day of April , 197�
Notary Public
My Commission Expires 28-81

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your rural rarrmr ono Pxtra charge).
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address of the article, dale, delaeh aed refa'm the receipt,and mail the article. rn
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3_ 1
ACCEPTANCE
The Department of Natural Resources & Community Development, by and through the
Director, Division of Land Resources, assignee herein, accepts the within
assignment according to the terms and condition stated herein.
This the l day of /W , 19-Z-7_.
Dire or
Division of Land Resources
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Receipt of an executed copy of the foregoing Assignment of Savings Account
is hereby acknowledged this day of , 19 .
ba c, ���:

May .1, 1979
M-IORANDUM
TO: Bill. Bradshaw
FROM: Charles ti. Gar.finer
SUBJECT: Caldwell Stone $2,500 Savings Certificate
Attached for your safekeeping is a $2,500 Savings Certificate
assigned as a surety for the Miller dill Quarry in Caldwell Company
as required by G. S. 74-54.
Receive by.
Date
Attachment

r
ASSIGNMENT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNT
This Assignment, made and entered into the 30th day of
9
April , 1970, by and between 'Caldwell Stone , of
operator
P. 0. Box 765 , City Of Hud5QLZ. _4__ C- _r
addr eb s
County of Caldwell , State of North Carolina, and the
North Carolina Department of Natural.Resources & Community 'Development; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned Caldwell Stone rhereinafter referred
operator
to as- "Operator"] is desirous of engaging in mining operations in the State
of North Carolina and such mining operations are subject to the provisions of
the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, NCGS' 74-50 requires that mine operators obtain a permit from the
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development (hereinafter referred to as ,
"Department") before engaging in mining operations, and NCGS 74-54 requires
that a surety bond in favor of the State be maintained or other security be
filed with the Department, in connection with said permit; and
WHEREAS, Operator has a savings account in First Union National Bank
bank
at . 132 Fairway Shopping Center , City of _ Hudson, N. C. 2$�38 Y
(address)
County of Caldwell , State of North Carolina, Savings Account
No and
WHEREAS, Operator desires to assign said savings-account to the Department;
and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74-54 authorizes the Department to accept from Operator an
assignment of a savings account in a North Carolina bank, in lieu of a surety
bond;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and. the Department
accepting an assignment of said savings account in lieu of a surety bond, the
undersigned Operator does hereby sell, assign, transfer, set over to the Dept. of
Natural. Resources & Community Development thollsand five hundred & no loo

DIVISION OF
`A North Carolina Department of Natural RESOURCES
- .
Resources &community Development s.ersr, r,C' Conrad,Dirrctnr
•� �. James B. HLIn',. Jr.. Governor JosuPh V%. Gri;nsley, Secretary Te1rph9ne919 733.3833
December 15, 1983
Mr. Dale -Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company, lnc.
Route 4, Box 96 0. /mar `lG s
Granite falls, North Carolina 28530
Bear Mr. Caldwell:
New reclamation bonding requirements passed by the N.C. Mining
Commission became effective December 1, 1983. An announcement of this
change, as well as a copy of the new regulation, has beEn sent in the
form of a memo from Charles H. Gardner dated December 1 , 1983.
According to our records your quarry operation will require a
bonding increase from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00 since the operation falls
within the 1-5 acre size range.
Please make arrangements to increase the bonding as soon as
possible. I am enclosing a bond form and an assignment of savings
j account form, either of which may be used. You may also substitute a
mortgage of real property acceptable to the State, negotiable
securities, or a cash deposit.
We realize that this change in bonding will require some time.
Consequently, we are extending the deadline for having the new bond in
place until February 1 , 1984.
Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Please advise
should you have any questions in this matter.
nc e r,2
.lames D. Simons, C.P.G.S. , P.E.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
JDS:ps
Enclosure
lift. ,
cc: Jerry Cook /
;eolo8icaI Survey-733.2423; Geodetic Survc5--733.3836; Land Qrtaliry--733.4574; >s•arth k.yourccs P Ian ning-733.3833:
sou rceslnformationSery ice—733.2090 !3n■ 27067 Ralrigh LC 27GI1-7687
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ASSIGIMENT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNT SEP
This Assignment, made and entered into the 4th day of
September, 1984 $� by and between Caldwell Stone Co. Inc.- , of
(operator)
P. 0. Sox 562 City of Hudson
addr es s
County of Caldwell State of North Carolina, and the
North Carolina Department of Natural Resources & Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned Caldwell Stone Co. Inc. hereinafter referred
operator
to as "Operator"] is desirous of engaging in mining- operations in the State
of North Carolina and such mining operations are subject to the provisions of
the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74-50 requires that mine operators obtain a permit from the
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development (hereinafter referred to as
"Department") before engaging in mining operations, and NCGS 74-54 requires
that a surety bond in favor of the State be maintained or other security be
filed with the Department, in connection with said permit; and
WHEREAS, Operator has a savings account in First Union National Bank
bank
at P. 0. Box 1268 , City of Lenior }
(address)
County of Caldwell , State of North Carolina, Savings Account
No. ; and
CD#10649S
WHIMS, Operator desires to assign said savings account to the Department;
and
WflMEAS, NCGS 74-54 authorizes the Department to accept from Operator an
assignment of a savings account in a North Carolina bank, in lieu of a surety
bond-,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the Department
accepting an assignment of said savings account in lieu of a surety bond, the
undersigned Operator does hereby sell, assign, transfer, set over to the Dept. of
Natural Resources & Community Development

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dollars ($ 2,500.00 } of the sums on deposit in his name in
First Union National Bank , at P. 0. Box 1260 ,
bank address
City of Lenior , County of Caldwell ,
State of North Carolina, Savings Account No.
and further authorizes Foist Union National Bank to ,pay over to the
bank
Department of Natural. Resources & Community Development the Aove sum of Two
thousand five hundred & no/100 dollars ($ 2 500.00 �} out of the
above money on deposit in the above account in his name.
The condition of the foregoing assignment is that if the assignor Operator
conducts the mining operations faithfully, honestly, and lawfully and in
compliance with the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules
and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto, then this assignment shall be null
and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Compliance with
the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules and Regulations
shall be determined by the Department.
This assignment is made and the Certificate of Deposit
passbook, deposit book, etc.
is to be held by Department as collateral security for all direct or indirect
liabilities of the assignor Operator to the assignee Department which may
arise by reason of the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General
Statutes of Borth Carolina.
This assignment shall be direct authorization to First Union National
Bank to pay said sum to Department on demand by Department.
Signature of operator
Sworn to before Me this
4th day of September 398¢
Notary Public
My Commission Expires 2-28-8G

-3-
ACCEPTANCE
The Department of Natural Resources 6 Community Development, by and through the
Director, Division of Land Resources, assignee herein, accepts the within
assignment according to the terms and condition stated herein.
This the day of 19
Director
Division of Land Resources
AC KNCWLEDM4E VT
Receipt of an executed copy of the foregoing Assignment of Savings Account
is hereby acknowledged this 4 _ !� day of , 19 T
n
bank

September 18, 1984
MEMORANDUM
TO: Bill Bradshaw
FROM: Charles H. Gardner (f 14G' 6r
SUBJECT: Caldwell Stone $2,500 Certificate of Deposit
Acc:.. No.
Attached for your safekeeping is the above $2,500 Certificate
of Deposit as an additional surety for the Miller Hill QuQrry.
Received by '�
�` Dace
Released by '. t --� Date r ?i 1 s
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CHG/JS1cj
Attachment
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1tk � LAND RESOURCES
r North Carolina Department of Natural
l� ! f Resources & Community Development StEphF:nG,Carlrad,❑ireCtpr
ti r• ,;:: James B.Hunt,Jr Governor James A.Summers,Secretary Terepho-919733.3833
September 18, 1984
Mr. Dale Caldwell !
Caldwell Stone Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Dear Mr. Caldwell: 1
We have received the additional $2,500 Assignment of a Savings
Account. I
This assignment with your previous $2,500 Assignment raises the 1
total bond to the required $5,000.
I
Thank you for your attention to this matter, y
I
ncerely,
ames D. Simons, C.P.G.S. , P.E.
' Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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cc: Jerry Cook
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DIVISION OF
North Carolina Department of Natural LAND RESQ RESOU CF.RCFS
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•fix Resources & community Development r � Stephen G.Canrad,Qireetof
James B-Hunt,Jr.,Governor James A.Summers,Secretary
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September 7, 1984
First Union National Bank 7
P•0• Box 1260
Lenoir, "North Carolina 28645
Re: Caldwell Stone Company ,
Assignment of $2,500 Savings Account
Account No
near Madam/Sir:
We are returning the assignment form for the above. Please have
the 'Acknowledgement` (on the back page) signed by the appropriate bank
I
official and return the assignment form to my attention.
Thank you for your assistance.
I
S' cerely,
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Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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ASSIC'MMT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNT
This Assignment, muds: and entered into the 30th [i:+y of
9
197K, by and between of
0 operator
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r address
z �ourity of Ca-l.citvf -1.1. , State of North Carozin�a, and the
Werth Carolina Department of Natural Resnurccs & Community Development; and
D Z
a g WITER AS, the unders:igjied Cztltitv+!]..! Stone: hereinafter referral
operator
to as "Operator") is desirous of engaging; in rrr.ining operations in the State
of North Carolina and such mining ❑Dena t.ion c are subj ec f, 1.0 tilt; provisions of
the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, ChapLur '04 of Lhe General. Statutes of North
Carolina; and
WHEfiEAS, NCGS 74-50 require;; that mine opuratxrs obtain a }permit from the
Department of natural. Resources & Con=iniry 1' veloF)ment (hereinafter referred to as
"Department") before engagine in minirig operat. ons, and NCGS 74-54 requires
that a surety bond in favor o.r the State hi maintainers or other security be
filed with the Department, in connection with said permit; and
WliE EAS, Operator has a savings account in F i I-st Uni-ors NI,t.ional- Bank
bank
at 132 P a.i.7-w ay Shopp :my City of !�uuson N. C.
,
address
County of Caldwell. , State of North Carolina, Savings Account
No. aid.
WHEREAS, Operator desires to assi.igi said savings accotuit to the Department;
and
r+lfil WAS, NCCS 74-54 authorizes the Ilep:artmen', t.o accopt from Operator an
a:is.ioiment of a savirlga acct;=b in 'l North Gar01-5,ia bolik, in li.eu of a surety
bored;
1-101.11, IIIFftF;F0I , in cen,,:ideratioll of the pr,,.miscr7 and th(" D(_,p�ir-t.n7ent
accepting an assignme'Ttt of :;ciiel saviiig:; ac:coun'.. -;,it 15cu of a :sure:ty bond, the
undersigli[xl Operator does hcrcby su.1I, .c:,;,.iiri, i:r ;+r�:,t _. , °,et over to the Dej)t. of
ir' aLurnl Rf.s0111'Ces & ConmUilf.tV DCvelopnjenI: �'s:'�_ iff�+t+ ,.�:+ f i.i vc. hundred b 110

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dollars ($ 2 50().00 } ref' the sum n on deposit in hin name in
]�i rs[. 1�;;.ie�n Nat.ie�nt�.% lirsi�4. , rat ! -3-' 1�,� i.rivr.� Shea � ,i.in� (:[_•I�tr_Y �
bank) (address
City of _- -Hudson, _N. C. , County of (:,,.lcj�vel.l �
State of North Carolina, Savings Account No.
and further authorizes V i ,-st 1.)11i.0II NV AI .i i,.t 1 Ii,a»k �o pay over to the
(ban k
Department of Natural Resources & Community Ucvclopment rile above sum of Two
I
01cru11;at1i five 111171dr.ed F. [i[��,1 t.;[] dollars ($ -', ,[;[�,[][l } out of the
above money on deposit in the above account in hi name.
The condition of the foregoing; nssignmcnt is that if the assignor Operator
conducts the mining operations faithfully, hori es tl y, and law0ally and an
compliance with the recluirement,i of tilt: Miaiijig AL;t ui' 19'7.1_ and appli.cabl.c Rules
and Regul itions adopted pursuant thereto, t.heii this assignment shall be null
.-,:id void; otherwise it shill remain in i'LL1.1 forco wid effect. Compliance with
Lhe requirements of the Milrir;i; Act of 1`ir? ruin ,;ppl.icable Itult.s and Reb-ul:ations
shall be determined by the Iepartment,
This assignment is made and the
pa:,sl)ook, deposit book, etc.
-i-s to 'De held i:y Depa, t,m(2it as col.laterol .security for all direct or indirect
l i abil iti os of the assignor Operator to the a :i.€fir c:c `)0r;[rtmr nt which may
arise by reason of the Mining AcL of 1c/11., Article '1, Ghtwt,er 74 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina.
This assignment shall be direct authorization Lc; .I:Qv -1'- - Barnwell- - �^
t❑ lay _paid sure to Department on demand by Department.
Signature of operator
Sworn to before me this
:iU dr;y of Alat'.i l 197�
I
notary Puhl-i c
My Commissi�'rl Expires

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A[�L'FF"I'A�10E
The Department of Natural Resources 6 CaimmunJ ty Development, by and through the
Directcz , Division of Lana Resources, �issitjice herein, accepts thf- within
assignment according to the terms and condition stated he:ruin.
This the / day of � �� } , 19-77
Dire rr
Division .,f Land Resources
ACkNOWLEMC,MINT
Receipt of an executed copy of the foregoiiig Assioiment of Savings Account
iy hereby acknowl odgud ti:i.s r'f, d a Y of 19���

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MrMORANDUM
TO: 51.1.1 i3rrtds}ia�.
Sl)IU.JE('Z': S tnn--� S-', i0U S ;� i i►�;s Ctr t i C i�'.i e�:
Attachod for YOUr S�IfekCOPing fS 3 $2.500 S.1%11.tigs Certificate
assigned as a surety for the fit 1] if i 1 l Quarry in C.t 1dw(A l Company
n2quired by G. S. 74-54.
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ASSIGNMENT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNT
This Assignment, made and entered into the 30th day of
9
Apr i 1 Y, 1970, by and between Caldw411 Stone , of
operator
I' C. Box 765 , City of �„iu s❑ N_ r-
(address)
County of Caldwell , State of North Carolina, and the
North Carolina Department of Natural.Resources & Community Pevelopment; and
# WHEREAS, the undersigned Caldwell Stone rhereinafter referred
operator
to as- "Operator"] is desirous of engaging in mining operations in the State
of North Carolina and such mining operations are subject to -the provisions of
the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74--50 requires that mine operators obtain a permit from the
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development (hereinafter referred to as
"Department") before engaging in mining operations, and NCGS 74-54 requires
that a surety bond in favor of the State be maintained or other security be
filed with the Department, in connection with said permit; and
WHEREAS, Operator has a savings account in First Union National Bank
bank
at 132 Fairway Shopping Center City of Hudson, N. C. 2gC 38
(address) .._
County of Caldwell , State of North Carolina, Savings Account
No. ; and
WHEREAS, Operator desires to assign said savings account to the Department;
and
WHEREAS, NCGS 74--54 authorizes the Department to accept from Operator an
assignment of a savings account in a North Carolina bank, in lieu of a surety
bond;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the Department
accepting an assignment of said savings account in lieu of a surety bond, the
undersigned Operator does hereby sell, assign, transfer, set over to the Dept. of
Natural Resources & Community Development TlAro 1iousand_five hundred & noJ100

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dollars ($ _2,500.00 _ } of the sums on deposit in his name in
First Union National Bank y at 132 Fairway Sho inq Center I
bank address
City of Hudson N. C. County of Caldwell }
State of North Carolina, Savings Account No.
and further authorizes First Union National Bank to pay over to the
bank
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development the above sum of Two
f '
thousand five Hundred & 00/100 dollars ($ 2,500.00 } out of the
above money on deposit in the above account in his name. '
The condition of the foregoing assignment is that if the assignor Operator
conducts the mining operations faithfully, honestly, and lawfully and in
compliance with the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules
and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto, then this assignment shall be null
and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Compliance with
the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules and Regulations
shall be determined by the Department.
This assignment is made and the Certificate
passbook, deposit book, etc.
is to be held by Department as collateral.-security for all direct or indirect
liabilities of the assignor Operator to the assignee Department which may
arise by reason of the Mining Act of 1971, Article 79 Chapter 74 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina.
This assignment shall be direct authorization to Roy T. Barnwell
to pay said sum to Department on demand by Department.
Signature of operator
Sworn to before me this
9
30 day of April ! 197�
Notary Public
My Commission Expires 2-28-81

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ACCEPTANCE
The Department of Natural Resources & Community Development, by and through the
Director, Division of Land Resources, assignee herein, accepts the within
assignment according to the terms and condition stated herein.
This the / day of M r , 19-7.
Dire or
Division of Land Resources
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Receipt of an executed copy of the foregoing Assignment of Savings Account
is hereby acknowledged this day of 19
bank

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION Or LAND ResouRcEs
t DE '
' :• ,:7 i AME9 B.HUNTJR. March 3, 1999
lGOVERHOR ' �+�+
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REIURN-RECEIPT UESTED
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Mr. Carl G. Boyer, P.G.
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Route 1, Box 25
' Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania 17267
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y{ClfARLL8 H.GARGHRR y
RE: Permit No. 14-07
Aa1°SrArsG�gL ,6i ,� Miller Hill Quarry
4x. Caldwell County
Catawba River Basin
Dear Mr. Boyer:
Your request to have the above referenced mining permit transferred
f in its entirety from you to Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has been approved.
As we have received the required surety in an amount sufficient to cover the
Y present operation, you are hereby released from further responsibility for this
site with respect to The Mining Act, Therefore, I am returning your
$189,500.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 519685P.
7'
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
CHGltls
Enclosure
cc: Richard A. Phillips, P.E.
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
Budget No.: 1126
Date Rec'd: 10121/96
Operator: H. B. MELLOTT ESTATE, INC.
Type Security: ILOC
Security Number:
Bank: CORESTATES BANK, N.A.
City: PHILADELPHIA
Debit: $189,500.00
Credit: $189,500.00
Date Released: 03/03/99
Comments:
Received by Date
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1/10/97 LAND QUALITY SECTION
BUDGET NO. : 1126
DATE REC'D: 10/21/96
OPERATOR: H. B. MELLOTT ESTATE, INC.
TYPE SECURITY: ILOC
SECURITY NUMBER:
BANK: CORESTATES BANK, N.A.
CITY: PHILADELPHIA
DEBIT: 189,500.00
CREDIT:
DATE RELEASED:
COMMENTS:
RECEIVED BY: DATE:
RELEASED BY: DATE:

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CoreStates
CORESTATES BANS(, N.A.
OUR CREDIT NO. ISSUE DATE EXPIRY DATE LETTER OF CREDIT AMOUNT
15-OCT-1996 15-OCT-1997 USD189,500.00
MCM
BENEFICIARY APPLICANT
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA H. B. MELLOTT ESTATE, INC.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, ROUTE 1 , BOX 25
HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURSES WARFORDSBURG, PA 17267
POST OFFICE BOX 276B7
*RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27611-7687 ■ ■ +
DEAR BENEFICIARY:
JWE HEREBY ESTABLISH OUR IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT IN FAVOR OF
THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL
RESOURCES, (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "DEHNR" FOR THE ACCOUNT OF H. B. MELLOTT
ESTATE, INC. (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS� "APPLICANT/OPERATOR" )FOR THE AMOUNT
'OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 40/100 U.S. DOLLARS
(USD189,500.00) , WHICH IS AVAILABLE BY DEHNR'S DRAFT(S) DRAWN ON US AT SIGHT.
THIS IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT SHALL EXPIRE ON 08-OCT-1997.
THE EXPIRATION DATE SHALL BE EXTENDED AUTOMATICALLY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1 ) YEAR
ON 08-OCT--1997 AND ON EACH SUCCESSIVE EXPIRATION DATE, UNLESS, AT LEAST SIXTY (60)
�PERATOR
AYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE, THE UNDERSIGNED NOTIFIES DEHNR AND APPLICANT/
BY-CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, THAT CORESTATES BANS(, N.A.
WILL NOT EXTEND THIS LETTER OF CREDIT BEYOND THE CURRENT EXPIRATION DATE. IF WE
NOTIFY DEHNR THAT THIS LETTER OF CREDIT WILL NOT BE EXTENDED, ANY UNUSED PORTION
F THE CREDIT SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON PRESENTATION OF DEHNR'S SIGHT DRAFT WITHIN
THE VALIDITY OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT. NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE
EEN GIVEN WHEN SENT BY US. '.
THIS IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
DRAFT(S) SHALL BE MARKED " DRAWN UNDER CORESTATES BANK, N.A. CREDIT NO.
ND SHALL INCLUDE THE.FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:
(A) A SIGNED CERTIFICATE BY DEHNR, REFERRING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND NUMBER OF
THIS IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT, AND STATING THAT:
"IN ACCORDANCE WITH N. C. GEN. STAT. 74-59, WE HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE OF
FORFEITURE OF PART OR ALL OF THE BOND AMOUNT. THE AMOUNT OF OUR DRAWING DOES
NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THE FORFEITURE AS SET FORTH IN SUCH NOTICE." THEREFORE,
WE HEREBY DEMAND PAYMENT OF USDCSUPPLY AMOUNT] UNDER CORESTATES BANK, N.A.
IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 519685P. ; i
OR
(B) A SIGNED CERTIFICATE BY DEHNR, REFERRING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND NUMBER OF
THIS IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT, AND STATING THAT:
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CvreStates
CORESTATES BANK, N.A.
"TTACHED TO AND FORMING PART OF STANDBY CREDIT NO.
DATED 15-OCT-1996.
PAGE TWO
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THIS STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT HAS NOT BEEN RENEWED; AND (2) THE AMOUNT OF 0
DRAWING DOES NOT EXCEED THE BOND AMOUNT, LESS ANY PREVIOUS FORFEITURES THER
PURSUANT TO NOTICES RECEIVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH N. C. GEN. STAT. 74-59. TH
WE HEREBY DEMAND PAYMENT OF USDCSUPPLY AMOUNT] UNDER CORESTATES BANK, N.A.
IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO.
HIS LETTER OF CREDIT SETS FORTH IN FULL THE TERMS OF OUR UNDERTAKING AND SUCH
HALL NOT IN ANY WAY BE MODIFIED, AMENDED OR AMPLIFIED BY REFERENCE TO ANY DOC(
INSTRUMENT REFERRED TO HEREIN OR IN WHICH THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS REFERRED TO
ETTER OF CREDIT RELATES AND ANY SUCH REFERENCE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO INCORPO'
REFERENCE ANY DOCUMENT OR INSTRUMENT.
E ENGAGE WITH YOU THAT ALL DOCUMENTS- PRESENTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS 0
CREDIT WILL BE DULY HONORED BY US IF DELIVERED TO CORESTATES BANK; N.A. , P.O.
1530 WALNUT STREET, SEVENTH FLOOR, FIND CODE 1-9-7-1, ATTENTION: LETTER OF CREI
HILADELPHIA, PA 19106 PRIOR TO 3 P.M. ON OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE HERF
LCEPT 50 FAR AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS Sl
"UNIFORM CUSTOMS AND PRACTICE FOR DOCUMENTARY CREDITS: (1993 REVISION) , INTERI
COMMERCE, PUBLICATION NO. 500" AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ANY CONFLICT; .THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NORTH- CAROLINA WILLw CONTROL.
LL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS CREDIT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO US AT OUR PHONE
UMBERS.,(215) 3-5981; (215) 973-6157; (215) 973-1944.
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DATE BOND CALCULATED: 9/30/96
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BOND ALREADY ON FILE: 0.00
BOND AMOUNT (BAL) DUE LQS: 189,500.00
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_RE. Caldwell Stone Company
_►` . _ ` ' Miller Hill Quarry 1 :
{•tit , ' .� - t z ��,�. . f z1 r - . . •f Permit tiv;`14-D7 1, t
L ', ?: r f FI BM E Project No. 9400 e
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' Dear.Mr.'Davis:
l it 't •. J .1:. � r ■ ' - f.•
On Qctober 24, 1995,a production shot w'as•conducted(Shot #57 of 1995) at the Caldwell
f Stone Company, Miller Hill Quart}`, in,Lcnoir.'ICI Explosives USA,Inc, �IC1) Nvas'thehiasting; ,
contractors./The blast was-monitared by a seismograph provided'and operated by,Kieen=Sites
� r 1 'sue
` t Ceoser�riccs of Salisbun�,'IVC. Z'his•seismograph, located at.the house on the Betty P. Seger F f
property, recorded ah,air overpressure of 130 dbL,as reported to,you during our phone
conversation on October•24� This exceeded the allowable air averpressure-limit of'128•dbL
y spec:ified inlour mining.-permit.
r _ ti
r T'he`pcak particle velocity recorded by,:the selsmti};raph w�zs'0.27 inlsec., twenty-seven
percent of the allowable peak,part]c le velocity.of 1.0 1nlsec. There.was do off:site flyrock; and•,
r f r Svc have not*receive any;cntnplaints from our neighbors concerning this shot:
�'•�- _it I •° J � `•' +_ � �
The blast w'us recorded-on v1deo'taape as required-by the modified mine,perm it conditions . r'.,�•
as specified in your letter,ofL7ctobcr ]C; 1995.1 I revie,,+ed this video tape kvith l'IcnryrHofIand,, •�
}'7 the ICI Master-in-``charge, immediately after the blast. `It clearly slan%vs'a drill hole electing r - f
• ; ' ' s sterrimjng;, tiust'and rocic from the hole cellar":area,,This was most likely caused by anunitnticed ' 'r,
5 r , ,� •
r bltockage in the drill-ole durin-g installation of.the•stemminb, resulting,in'�a bridging;of the ,k _
material and,reducing the nettamount of stemming-in the hole,­As such, the.atnount of stemming
• •,. , � • 1 . r t • rti a�
was not sufficient to contain the explosive force, causing it to eject the-material and ultimately ,
r • resulting; in the'recorded overpressure.' The driii•holes in this shot were also partially filled with-' , '
water,,which�could rhave contributed t0he bridging of stemming material: ', r �f •t • L
rtw„`• � �.r ;' ti-,: 5'°A,co .r '1 •' Y 1 ` �:1'= �}' ��1F � i i ly w�r r .'�., .d � f � ' E
py of the blast report, shot diagram, drill log;, blast monitoring report, and'ICI
Explosives USA, Ine.=s report and recommendation's are enclosed foryour in§pection. We have'
reviewed these materials and.belicve that li:l's'recnrltimenilatiott to use additional c arc'in placing n ,
' the stemming in areas where drill hole conditions�could liainper installation of the stemming'", ,
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F material ar d&or its effectiveness'L�ill pfevcnt this situation from'recurring_j reatter,'we•will '
` also miinitor the'stemming;-installation,procedures conciucted•ly the blasting contractor'in an
•. • : - i,effort.to identify poi ntW ste'mming.prablerns, i
'in ivith:the.mine pern�it caitditions; blasting"ope rations at the sitr 'havc been a"
temporartiv,suspended.'We feeIIthat the investigation conducted has adequately•identified lioth' '� ''3 t
't tie cause.of'the inciaerit and,a responsiLie'salutioiZ to prevent this problem I'rvrri recurring, --'
:Whereas ICI has.cominitted to camp[iancc with•the recOirmindcd,procedures tnr.future blasting.
activities at this stte,' we.are requesting I]LHNR permissi6n to resume blasting operation`s'as
''soon as;reasonahly-possible.', i �_ . ,+,. } ,• • -
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clasi ;',we must erriphasire'our.regret tha,rt'this.incid6ht•occurred. 'The cause, althoughe r'
often very difficult to identify bcfoic=hand,'should have been more C' seI' gdarded`agatnst "�" '
:during; blast preparation., Fortunately, the video=taping pefformed.gave us an"excellent foal to
4; idcritify and'cnrrs:ct'this problem. :�a s r 'r
A , lf•yauregtiire additional information concerning this in6denf,•piease eta not'hesitate to,.
contact one' 1'look,forLvard'to your response:.,
'Sincerely,
,'H. B. MELLOTT ESTATE; W(Cf
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David M. Williamsori
General Superintendent ""
1484 Bradford Mountairi'Road
;.Lenoir,'NC 28645
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Lynn Lang 10/24/05
5enlor Technical Repracan1a0ve 3027 Hadensvile-Fife Road
Hed$n"o,Va. 23487
Roe. (804)467-77,29
t 4800) 652-8627 box 600
TO; Mr. Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director, aivlsion of Land Resources
Netth Carollno Dept. of rrivironment, Health, and Natural RMurcag
RE: High overpressuro ot. C91dwell Stone Cluary Lenoir, NO
Cori October 24, 9996 a peak overpressure of 130 db was experienced during the
blast at the Miller Hill Quarry.
A ravlew of the video record of this blast shows a hole ejoeting dust and rock In an
upward motion to about forty feet above the blast, then settling back onto the
muckplia. '
No Vock wets e)ected from the blast glto during this Inoldent.
Thls high overpressure was most likely caused by a hole ejecting the stemming.
Thu probable cause was due to stemming.block off, thus reducing the amount And
performance of the stemming,
The blast was extremely wet YMch has an adverse effect an th8 stemming lockup
within the blasthole,
cc: Richard Phillips, Paul Mellott Jr., Cart Boyer, Dave Williamson, David
Holland, John I-tolland, Jlm Martln, curt Kremer

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? Proper application of stemming material to assure that the desired amount
and type of stemming is placed in the blasthole on top of the explosives
column,
Z Take time while placing the stemming into the blasthole to allow the
crushed stone to settle onto the explosive column during the process of
stemming. Placing stemming in the hole too fast can lead to bridging of
the stemming which may not settle to the top of the explosives column
before the blast is detonated.
3. Additional lengths of stemming will be used when there is evidence of
weak or broken rock (such as subdrilled material from previous upper
level blasting) in the upper areas of the blasthole.
4, Stemming should extend into solid rock when broken rock is encountered
near the collar of the blasthole, An example would be if the stemming
length is normally six feet in competent rock and there is a blasthole that
is shown on the drill log with four feet of broken material, the stemming
should be Increased to extend into the competent rock a distance of four
Feet, thus making this example a stemming length of eight feet,
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BLASTING REPORT
Consumer operation _'21 �1:,
Address-/, Job address ,
Delivery ticket # , Purchase order#
BLAST DATA: Shot number , Date ZO --2 9' ' y s Time I ,Lw ,
No. I soles , Diameter _ in., Depth `' ft.
Burden ft., Spacing ft., Subdrilling ft.,Stemming depth � _ ft.
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Bench No. j '' ' , Specific blast location ,
Material being blasted _ _ _ , S.G. or Tons yd3
Masters name Ilr■�,j� ��Ij c _ _ , Signature _� w
Blasters license No. / - 5;" , State
Explosives used; Firing information,
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lbs. Non-electric Deis. Brand-&,,e
lbs. Blasting device (check one)
lbs. Conventional _ �, Sequential ,
lbs. Non-electric firing device
lbs. Identification
Total weight of expl. lbs. Type of series v -
Average load per delay _ �� _ lbs. No. of series - Interval - ms•
Estimated tons or yds3 �� _ _, Delay connectors ,
Powder factor ���_ tonsAb lbs.lyd3 Estimated cost per ton yd3
Maximum weight of explosives detonated within any 8 millisecond period ._ s
Maximum number of holes or decks detonated within any 8 millisecond period ,
Nearest building*; Distance '-�rrw 1S`e,-, _ ft. Direction
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Scaled distance_ ^_ , Were mats or other protection used yes no
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Al
Health and Natural Resources F15WA
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Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt,Jr.. Governor ^C � � �7
Jonathan i3. Howes, Secretary LJ C F7
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
October 30, 1995
Mr. David M. Williamson
General Superintendent
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc .
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
RE : High Air Blast Value Recorded From the Production Blast
on October 24, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
Mining Permit No. 14-07
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This office has completed its review of your October 27, 1995
Letter and the corresponding attachments . The information was
provided in response to the high air blast recording associated
with the blast conducted at the quarry on October 24, 1995 . An air
overpressure measurement of 130 dbl was measured by your company' s
seismograph at approximately 750 feet from this blast .
It appears that the excessive airblast reading for this shot
was caused by an unnoticed blockage in the drill hole during
installation of the stemming, resulting in a bridging of the
material and reducing the net amount of stemming in the hole . As
such, the amount of stemming was not sufficient to contain the
explosive force, causing it to eject the material and ultimately
result in the excessive overpressure reading. The drill holes were
also partially filled with water, which could have contributed to
the bridging of the stemming material .
I have reviewed the information provided and concur with the
remediation measures proposed. Primarily, the remediation measures
are as follows :
1) Proper application of stemming material will be
accomplished to assure that the desired amount and type
of stemming is placed in the blasthole on top of the
explosives column.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX:[phone] FAX: [phone] FAX:[phone]
RO. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equai Opportunity Atfrmotive Action Employer 50%recycledI 10%post-consumer pop er

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Mr. Williamson
Page 2
2) Blasting personnel will use care while placing the
stemming into the blasthole to allow the crushed stone to
settle onto the explosive column during the process of
stemming. Placement of stemming in the blasthole too
fast can lead to bridging of the stemming which may not
settle to the top of the explosives column before the
blast is detonated.
3) Additional lengths of stemming will be used when there is
evidence of weak or broken rock (such as subdrilled
material from previous upper level blasting) in the upper
areas of the blasthole .
4) Stemming should extend into solid rock when broken rock
is encountered near the collar of the blasthole. An
example would be if the stemming length is normally six
feet in competent rock and there is a blasthole that is
shown on the drill log with four feet of broken material,
the stemming should be increased to extend into the
competent rock a distance of four feet, thus making this
example a stemming length of eight feet .
In order to reduce excessive airblast readings in the future
at this facility, the above remedial measures proposed by your
company, on behalf of Caldwell Stone Company, will be considered a
part of the blasting procedures outlined in Mining Permit No. 14-
07 . Please attach a copy of this letter to the current mining
permit, in addition to all previously approved stipulations that
have been required through past correspondence, for future
reference .
If you or Mr. Caldwell do not agree that the October 27, 1995
letter and attachments constitute a request by your companies to
modify Mining Permit No. 14-07, you have the right to request a
hearing pursuant to G.S . 74-57 to discuss this matter further.

Mr. Williamson
Page 3
I appreciate your company' s prompt investigation and reporting
of this matter to the Department . If you should have any questions
on the above, please contact Mr. Tracy Davis, State Mining
Specialist, at (919) 733-4574 .
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
CHG/TED/td
CC : Mr. Tracy Davis, P.E.
Mr. Richard Phillips, P.E . (w/copy of report)
Mr. Dale Caldwell, Caldwell Stone Company

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4
Division of Land Resources
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James B. Hunt,
B. HoJr., , Secretary
ecr or
to �E H N F1
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
October 30 , 1995
Mr. David M. Williamson
General Superintendent
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc .
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
RE: High Air Blast Value Recorded From the Production Blast
on October 24, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
Mining Permit No. 14-07
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This office has completed its review of your October 27, 1995
letter and the corresponding attachments . The information was
provided in response to the high air blast recording associated
with the blast conducted at the quarry on October 24, 1995 . An air
overpressure measurement of 130 dbl was measured by your company' s
seismograph at approximately 750 feet from this blast .
It appears that the excessive airblast reading for this shot
was caused by an unnoticed blockage in the drill hole during
installation of the stemming, resulting in a bridging of the
material and reducing the net amount of stemming in the hole. As
such, the amount of stemming was not sufficient to contain the
explosive force, causing it to eject the material and ultimately
result in the excessive overpressure reading. The drill holes were
also partially filled with water, which could have contributed to
the bridging of the stemming material .
I have reviewed the information provided and concur with the
remediation measures proposed. Primarily, the remediation measures
are as follows :
1) Proper application of stemming material will be
accomplished to assure that the desired amount and type
of stemming is placed in the blasthole on top of the
explosives column.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone]
P.O. Box 27687.Raleigh.North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recyclod/10%past-consumer paper

Mr. Williamson
Page 2
2) Blasting personnel will use care while placing the
stemming int❑ the blasthole t❑ allow the crushed stone to
settle ont❑ the explosive column during the process of
stemming. Placement of stemming in the blasthole too
fast can lead to bridging ❑f the stemming which may not
settle to the top of the explosives column before the
blast is detonated.
3) Additional lengths of stemming will be used when there is
evidence of weak or broken rock (such as subdrilled
material from previous upper level blasting) in the upper
areas ❑f the blasthole.
4) Stemming should extend into solid rock when broken rock
is encountered near the collar of the blasthole . An
example would be if the stemming length is normally six
feet in competent rock and 'there is a blasthole that is
shown on the drill log with four feet of broken material,
the stemming should be increased t❑ extend into the
competent rock a distance of four feet, thus making this
example a stemming length ❑f eight feet .
In order to reduce excessive airblast readings in the future
at this facility, the above remedial measures proposed by your
company, on behalf of Caldwell Stone Company, will be considered a
part ❑£ the blasting procedures outlined in Mining Permit No. 14-
07 . Please attach a copy ❑f this letter t❑ the current mining
permit, in addition to all previously approved stipulations that
have been required through past correspondence, for future
reference .
If you or Mr. Caldwell d❑ not agree that -the October 27, 1995
letter and attachments constitute a request by your companies to
modify Mining Permit No. 14-07, you have the right to request a
hearing pursuant to G.S . 74-57 to discuss this matter further.

^ - 3
Mr. Williamson
Page 3
I appreciate your company, s-prompt investigation and reporting
of this matter to the Department . If you should have any questions
on the above, please contact Mr. Tracy Davis, State Mining
Specialist, at (919) 733-4574 .
Sincerely,
tv
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
CHG/TED/td
Cc : Mr. Tracy Davis, P.E .
Mr. Richard Phillips, P.E. (w/copy of report)
Mr. Dale Caldwell, Caldwell Stone Company

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FROM HB MELLOTT ESTATE INC PHONE NO. : 717 294 6e79 Oct. 27 19+90 11:07AM P1
19 , Be ME L LOTT ESTATE F INC ,
ROUTE 1, BOX 25
WARFORDSBURG, PA 17267
PH. (717) 294-6801
FAX (717) 294-6878
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FAX MESSAGE
DATE: October 27, 1995
FAX #: (919) 733-2876
COMPANY: DEHNR
ATTN: Tracy Davis
FROM: Dave Williamson
NUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING THIS PAGE) : 10
Following is a response to the October 24, 1995 blasting
violation at the Caldwell Stone Co. Miller Hill Quarry. Please
contact me at 704-757rO741 at your earliest convenience to
discuss this matter.
HARD COPY WILL FOLLOW: YE NO
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FROM HH h1ELL❑TT ESTATE INC FHONE NO. 717 294 697e Oct. 27 19957 11:07P',l P2
H,B,MELLOTT
Have Crldwn-Wff T?md October 27, 1995
CERTIFIED MAIL 168 238 776
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Mr: Tracy Davis
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
PO Box 27687
Raleigh,NC 2761 I
-RE: Caldwell Stone C:ampany
Miller Hill Quarry
Permit No. 14-67
' HBNIE Project No, 94008
Dear Mr. Davis:
On October 24, 1995.a production shot was conducted(Shot 457 of 1995)at the Caldwell
Stone Company, Miller Hill Quarry, in Lenoir. ICI Explosives USA, Inc- (ICI) was the blasting
contractor.' The blast was monitored by a seismograph provided and operated by Kleert-Sites
Geoservices of Salisbury, NC, This seismograph, located at the house on the Betty P. Setxer
property, recorded an air overpressure of lad dbl, as reported to you during our l liwie
conversation on October 24, This exceeded the allowable air overpressure limit of 129 dbl,
specified in our inining permit, '
The peak particle velocity recorded by the seismograph was 6.27 in/sec., hventy-seven
percent of the allowable peak,particle velocity of 1.0 in/sec. There was no off-site, tlyrock, and
we have not received.any complaints from our neighbors concerning this shot,
The blast was recorded on video tape as required by the modified mine' ptmnit conditions
as specified in your letter of October 16, 1995. J.reviewed this Video tape c\eith Henry F.foIland,
the ICI blaster-in-charge, immediately alter the blast. It clearly shows a drill hale ejecting
stemming,dust and rock frotn the hole collar area. This was most likely causrd by an unnoticed
blockage in the drill hale during installation of the sternmino, resulting in a bridging al-the
material and reducing the net amount ofstemtning in the hole. As such, the amount of'stcmming
"Was riot sufficient to contain the explosive force, causing it to effect the hinterial and ultimate€y
resulting in the recorded overpressure, The drill holes in this shot were also partially fi€led with
water, which could have contributed to.the bridging of stemming material:
'A copy ofthce Mast report, shot diagram, drill log, blast monitoring report, and ICI
Explosives USA, Inc.'s report and recommendations are enclosed for your inspection. We have
reviewed these tmatcrials and believe that ICI's recommendation to use additioTial care in placing
the stemming in areas where drill hale conditions could hamper installation of the stemming

FROM HB MELLOTT ESTATE INC PHONE NO. 717 294 687e Oct. 27 1995 11:08AM P;
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M.r, Tracy Davis i� UU 11�Ci i�1�►i�
October 27, 1995 H.D.�ViJc►L►i�lll 1.
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material and/or its effectiveness will prevent this situation From recurring. Herealier, We will
also monitor the stemming installation procedures conducted by the blasting contractor in an
effort to identify potential stemming problems.
In accordance with.tlte,rnine,permit conditions, blasting operations at the site have been
temporarily suspended. We feel that the investigation conducted has adequately identified both
the cause of the incident and a responsive solution to prevent this problem from recurring.
Whereas ICI has committed to compliance'Mth the recommended procedures for future blasting
activities at this site, we are requesting DEHNR permission to resume blasting operations as
soon as reasonably possible..
In closing, we must emphasize our regret that this incident occurred. The cause, although
often very difficult to identify before-hated, should have been more close!), gUaldCd against
during blast preparation. Fortunately, the video-taping performed gave u$ an excellent tool to
identify and correct this problem.
If you require additional information concerning this incident, please do not hesitate to
contact me. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
H. B. MF,LLOTT ESTATE.,, 1NC, .
David M. Williamson General Superintendent
Superintendent
1484 Bradford Mountain (toad
Lenoir, NC 25645
DMW:eas
Enclosures
cc: Paul Mellott, Jr, -HI3M.E
Carl Boyer-HBMF
Dave Holland- 10
Lynn Long - ICI .
Marty Mantz - ICI
Karen Moore - KSG

PROM HE MELLOTT ESTRTE INC PHONE No. : 717 294 E878 Oct. 27 1995 11:894,1 P4
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BLASTfNG REPORT
consumer ��� - , Operation ,
Address ,Job address
Delivery ticket# ,Purchase order#
BLAST DATA: Shot number , Date _,.�� - ` y s ,Time . j "lG J-Li
No. Holes _ _ , Diameter �_ in„Depth
Burden ft.; Spacing. '7� ft., Subdrilling - iz ---- ft.,Stemming depth r�� _ ft.
Material used to stem ' � ,Type of shot
Bonch No. Specific blast location ,
Material being blasted , S.G. or Torts yd3 ,
Blasters name , Signature .
Blasters license No. _. G u s' , State C" .
Explosives used: 7y E.R. Detonators information: /
1 , lbs. E Detonator$Brand &je e�,y f. •rJ 1
, c5' lbs. Non-electric Dets. Brand �
Blasting device (check one)
lbs. Conventional ✓' Sequential
lbs. Nonelectric firing device �-�'-
lbs, Identification ,��­�_J 25' ...,.. _ ,
Total weight of expl. _ lbs. Type of series
Average load per delay lbs. No. of series,Interval rns.
Fstimated toes or yds3 _ Delay connectors ,
Powder factor—J o IS tons/lb _ lbs./yd3 Estimated cost per --ton yd3
Maximum weight of explosives detonated withinany 8 millisecond period
Maximum number of holes or decks detonated within any 8 millisecond period
Nearest building*: Distance: ft. Direction
*Dwelling, School, Church, Hospital or commercial building,etc. (other than consumer's bldgs.)
Weather ,Temp. ,Wind direction , Velocity-_ mph
Scaled distance _ 2 ,Were mats or other protection used yes--_.,,_4' no
Was seismograph used ram.. yes — no, Readings P.P.V. ins., P.O.P. � P-- db
Soecial conditions ...

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Seismograph Typo—.IS- n"_�►]. opor8tor
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Trigger Levels Geophone e).b:S Trigger Levels Microphcme
DRILLING DATA r+�
No.o£Holeo Hale Diameter�+ bopth r Spacing ftn
Blast Location �ko�e j T'.. ...,. stenmu a' Y.0 to+ Rene
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Explosives
Lynn Long I0/24JOS
Senior Technical Repretentatim 3927 Haderisvilte•Flfe Road
HodenrAle,Va. 230B7
Rog, [phone]
14060y 952-8627 box BOB
TO; Mr, Charlss H. Gardner, P.(3., P.E.
Director, Division of land Resources
Nafth Carollne Dopt. of Frtvfranmert, HAIM, mid Natural ftwurces
RE: High overpressurn at DaldWall Stone Quarry Lenoir, NC
Can October 24, 1906 a peak overpressure of 130 db was experlanned during the
blast at the Miller H111 Ovarry.
A raview of the video record of this blast shows a hale oJecting dint and rock In an
upward motion to about forty feet above the blast, then settling back onto the
muck�lla. •
No 'ltyi`ock was a)ectod from the blast site during this incident,
This NO overpressure was most likely caused by a hole ejecting the stemming.
'The probable cause was due to sternming.block off, thus reducing the amount and
performanes of tits 9tamming.
The blast was extramely wet which has an adverse effect on the stemming lockup
within the blasthole,
cc: Richard Phillips, Paul Mellott Sr., Carl Bayer, Dave Williamson, David
14olland, Johll l-lalland, .rim luarttn, curt Krerner

FROM HB MELLOTT ESTATE INC PHONE NO. : 717 294 6878 Oct. 27 1995 11:12AM P10
I. Proper application of stemming material to assure that the desired amount
and typo of stemming is placed in the blasthole on top of the explosives
column.
2. Take time while placing the stemming into the blasthole to allow the
crushed stone to settle onto the explosive column during the process of
stemming. Placing stemming in the hole too fast can lead to bridging of
the stemming which may not settle W the top of the explosives column
before the blast is detonated.
3. Additional lengths of stemming will be used when there is evidence of
weak ar broken rock (such as subdrilled material from previous upper
level blasting) in the upper areas of the blasthole.
4. Stemming should extend into solid rock when broken rock is encountered
near the collar of the blasthole. An example would be if the stemming
length is normally six feet In competent rock and there is a blasthole that
is shown on the drill log with four feet of broken material, the stemming
should be increased to extend into the competent rock a distance of four
feet, thus making this example a stemming length of eight Feet,
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DIV. LAND RES,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RALEIGH 276M-8001
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
October 9 , 1995
Mr. Jimmie A. Bryant
Citizens Council of Bradford Mountain Road
P.O. Box 1224
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
RE: Miller Hill Quarry
Mining Permit No. 14-07
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Bryant :
Thank you for your recent letter in which you expressed
several concerns regarding the Miller Hill Quarry.
I understand your concerns regarding the methods in which
Caldwell Stone Company' s consultant allegedly conducted its
survey of residences in the area . However, please be advised
that the Land Quality Section of the Division of Land Resources,
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (DEHNR) ,
cannot get involved in civil matters, such as alleged
trespassing. Therefore, if you or other citizens in the area
feel that the consultant violated your rights, you should
consider legal action via your own counsel .
As you know, on October 2 , 1995, a flyrock incident occurred
at the quarry. As a result, DEHNR has issued a Notice of
Violation to Caldwell Stone Company requiring them to cease
blasting and submit a detailed report as to the causes of the
incident . Blasting can only resume at the site if the report
provides acceptable technical information to ensure that the
causes of the incident have been clearly identified and
corrected. Please contact Mr. Charles Gardner, Director of the
Division of Land Resources, at (919) 733-3833 for more detailed
information -concerning the report .

Mr. Jimmie Bryant
Page 2
October 9, 1995
Please be advised that the Mining Act of 1971 (Act) does not
impair the rights of any citizen to bring legal action against
another for nuisances or hazards . Also, as DEHNR has noted to
you in earlier correspondence, the Act does not supersede local
zoning regulations .
Again, thank you for sharing your concerns . 1 can assure
you that the Department will continue to closely evaluate all
aspects of Caldwell. Stone Company' s mining operation to ensure
that it meets the provisions of the Act and the conditions of its
mining permit .
My warmest personal regards .
cere y,
s
James B . unt Jr.
JBH:chg
cc: Secretary Jonathan B. Howes
Mr. Charles H. Gardner

Jimmy & Shirley Moore Favor Alt S Texas gulf 3/31 4/15 Sent to LQ 4/14/94
Johnie Garrason supports funding for 4/20 5/5 Received in Howes office 4/25/94
Geodetic Survey equipment 4/8. was sent to Marine
Fisheries-We received
4/20.5ent to Gary
Thompson for draft
letter 4/22.
James Johnson Wants Texasgulf closed 6/23 6/30 Sent to Mell 6/23 7/6
Ed Barstow - They wrote opposes Martin Marietta 6/23 7/5 To Mell for updated 7/6
to Governor Hunt last reply
November. Charles mailed 6/24. Reply was 7/18 is
reply letter November 24. approved. This one to date of
LQ has the file. be signed by Governor letter
Hunt. Returned
t❑ Gina Weaver for
delivery to Governor.
Jimmie Bryant Quarr 'Bradford Mtn road 9/20 1111 Answered by Governor signed
John Ide Test Drill Wolf Rock 11/23 12/9 Answered by Governor signed
12/9
Janyth Moses Wolf Rock 11/23 12/9 " signed
Barbara Cowan Mining at Wolf Rock 1 4/95 1/25 Mell for draft 1/4 to Gov
Jane shields Mining at Wolf Rock 1 4 95 1/25 Mell for draft 1/4 signed
W. and Mafalda Thomas Martin Marietta 1/11/95 1/26 Draft by LQ signed
Rebecca & Gordon Drye Test Drill at Wolf Rock 1/11/95 1/25 Draft by LQ signed
Stone Mountain State Park
S. F. Barthold Martin Marietta Walden Crk 2 3 95 2 17 Signed by Governor 2/10 signed
Walter & Gladys Moore Martin Marietta Walden Crk 2/3 95 2 16 To LQ for draft signed
Robert & Janet Fay Martin Marietta Walden Crk 2/8/95 none Draft by LQ signed
Theo & Middlie Van Martin Marietta Walden Crk 2/8/95 none Draft by LQ signed
Kesteren
Eleanor Mazzei Martin Marietta 2/8/95 none To LQ for draft 2/9 signed

CALDWELL STONE CO., INC.
P. O. Box 765
HUDSON, NC 28638
[phone]
September 7, 1995 ec&
Mr. Tracy Davis �J
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Mining Specialist SEP 111995
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687 By
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Davis:
I have reviewed the contents of the letter from David M.
Williamson of H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc. dated September 1, 1995
(copy attached) concerning the Corrective Action Plan prepared by
ICI Explosives USA, Inc. for the Miller Hill Quarry. Please be
advised that as the permittee, I fully support the implementation
of the plan and concur with all other items discussed in the
letter.
In addition, I hereby fully authorize H.S. Mellott Estate,
Inc. to act on my behalf in communications with the DEHNR
concerning quarry quarry mining permit issues as the need arises.
If you should have any questions concerning this letter,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
CALDWELL STONE COMPANY,� INC.
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Dale Caldwell
President
attachment
cc: Paul C. Mellott, Jr.
David M. Williamson
Carl G. Boyer
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MLLOTY
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September 1, 1995
CERTIFIED MAIL I k 3, 772
Mr. Trace Davis
Mining Specialist
Land Qua lit., Section
PO Box 27�87 .
Raleigh NC 27611
Re: H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hill Quarry
Permit No. 114-07
H.BME Project No. 94008
Dear Mr. Davis:
In response to our recent discussions concerning the August 17, 1995 blast at
the )`Miller Hill Quarry, enclosed please find a Corrective Action Plan prepared by ICI
Explosives USA, Inc. The ICI plan proposes changes-to the blasting procedure for
Level I operations on the east side of the quarry where unusual, and probably
localized, subsurface weathering conditions in the granite resulted,in a high air
overpressure measurement from the August 17 blast.
N-Ve are confident in ICI's assessment of the localized problem and the
proposed remedy- We concur with implementation of ICI's Corrective Action Plan
recommendations for the remainder of the Level I blasts on the east side. "Therefore,
«re are requesting DEHNR approval to resume blasting activities on the east side of
the quarry operation. Please be assufed that we are determined to identify and
eliminate any blasting conditions that ,�vould either exceed regulated standards, or
result in nuisance or annoyance to our neighbors. We Nvil1 therefore continue to
closely monitor blast events at this site %with the objectives of full compliance wit h
regulated limits and also eliminating all negative responses to the extent reasonably
possible.
Route 1 Box 25 Warfordsbtug Penns}• ania 17267 717 294 3281 717 294 3280 Fax

. Mr. Tracy Davis H.B.
September 1 , 1995
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Page 2
As requested, Kleen-Sites GeoServices, Inc., our vibration monitoring
consultant, «ill include a shot layout diagram in all future vibration monitoring
reports. If you require diagrams for previous blasts, please advise me.
Concerning the twenty-seven foot face Height limitation referenced in the
February 26, 1992 letter from Mr. Charles Gardner to Mr. Caldwell, it is our
Understanding that the limitation applied only to the specific bench area where the
flvrock incident occurred. The face height-of that bench has been reduced as
stipulated. We have been operating «7tn the understanding that highwall
development on the site is regulated by condition no. b outlined in the current
mining }permit as revised on September 18, 1992, which allows a thirty-five font face.
All quarry work done since our company has been on site has been developed in
accordance with this provision. If our understanding is incorrect, we are requesting a
recision of the twenty-seven foot height restriction, at least until a renewed analysis of
quarry structural conditions and recent and proposed blasting activities on the site
can be performed and properly evaluated. With the exception of the August 17 blast,
we feel that the records produced since HBME has been conducting operations at this
site indicate that the permitted thirty-five foot limitation, or even a greater highwall
height, can be implemented safely and that a blanket 27-foot limit would be
unnecessarily restrictive.
As i related to you in our Previous telephone conversation, we are in the
process of re-evaluating the site and developing a new long-term mining plan. The
plan will propose changes to the permit that eve feel will be a positive re-direction.
Cari Boyer, the environmental director for HBNIE, wi11 be in contact with you i11 the
e near future to discuss some of the aspects of t vry he plan. When the plan is
sufficientIN, outlined, we would Pike to meet ivith you to discuss it. At this tune, we
are targeting a mid- to late-September time frame for this meeting. However, Mr.
Boyer will be in touch with you to propose a firm meeting date.

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Mr..Tracy Davis 11 >ri L�
SeptemberH.B.
I, 1995 MEL
P2ge3 t s rAr
As continual production at this site is of crucial importance at this time, please
respond to our request to resume east-side operations as soon as feasibly possible.
We very much appreciate your valuable input and assistance. If you have any
questions concerning the proposed corrective actions, please do not hesitate to
contact meat [phone]. My direct,mailing address is listed below.
Sincerely,
H. B_ MELLOTr ESTATE, INC:.
David M. Williamson
General Superintendent
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
❑W:es
Attachment
cc: Paul Mellott, Jr.
Carl Boyer
Greg Broom - ICI Explosives
Karen Moore - Kleen Sites

Explosives ' ' ' .
ICI Exptoalvea USA Inc.
4 Eaet:srn Minion
P.Q. Box 228
2075 HIgh Rock Road
August 30. 1995 Gold Hill, NC 28071
Telephone [phone]
Mr. David Williamson [phone]
-H 13. Mellott Estate; inc. Fax (704) 279•1763
It 44 Bradford Mountain Hoed
I-nnuir,NC 28545
K-: Corrective Action Plan
D.ay Dave,
Per my dlseussion with you on Monday the 28th, I have met with my associates
aid fonnulated a corrective action plan for blasting at your operation.
The plan covers blosting on level t on tho Ew.l side of the pit for ovcrbutden shots
in the decomposed granite material. Our recommendations are as follows-
o Increase the shot burden from► 8'to IV
Decrease the explosivo load per hole by 2' ; The stemming will then be,
increased front R' to 10'
o Driller must maintain a detailed drill log
We arc in agreement that these changaQ should decrease the level of Of overpressure
Prcun the bfasts. The technicians aril! cantinue to monitor all blasting operations and will
Mike improvemem suggestions as needed.
We appreciate your business and took lbrivard to continued improvement In your
. nferations.
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Br n
Slit Manager
cc YJccn-Sites Qeo Services
HotAce Biggs
Bill Britten
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October 11, 1995 ' RECEIVED
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North Carolina Department of Environment, OCT 13 1995 �J}
p I W. LMD RED,
Health and Natural Resources t
Post Office Box 27687 By
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Attention: Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E., Director
Division of Land Resources
Re: Caldwell Stone Company, Inc.
Lenoir, North Carolina Quarry Operation
Dear Mr. Gardner:
On behalf of Caldwell Stone Company, Inc, and H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc., Kleen Sites
Geoservices, Inc. (KSG) is pleased to provide you with a copy of the "Report of Blast
Vibration Monitoring Caldwell Stone Quarry", dated October 6, 1995, The report
contains data recorded by KSG personnel from the blast conducted on October 2, 1995.
Please note that Figure 2-1, "Site Map Identifying Selected Properties Surrounding the
Quarry" is included as an addendum to your copy of the report. Figure 2-1 was not
included in the original report dated October 6, 1995. Mr. Tracy Davis was presented
with a copy of the report during his site visit on October 10, 1995.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 803/957-7988, Thank you for your time
and consideration.
Sincerely,
KLEEN SITES GEOSERVICES, INC.
Karen C. Moore, P.G.
Director of Geophysical Services
Enclosure
cc: David M. Williamson, H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Carl Boyer, H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
1741 Calks Ferry Road 530 East Innes Street,Suite 105 1002 Vandora Springs Road
Lexington,South Carolina 29073 Salisbury,North Carolina 28144 Garner,North Carolina 27529
[phone] Fax[phone] [phone] Fax [phone] [phone]

' RECEIVED
DEHNR
' LAND QUALITY SECTION
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REPORT OF
BLAST VIBRATION MONITORING
' CALDWELL STONE QUARRY
Lenoir,
North Carolina
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' October 5, 1995
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Prepared For:
' H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
David M. Williamson, General Superintendent
' Lenoir, North Carolina
Prepared By:
Kleen Sites Geoservices, Inc.
' 1741 Calks Ferry Road
Lexington, South Carolina
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Blast Vibration Monitoring Report October 6, 1995
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Blast Monitoring Vibration Report
' H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Caldwell Stone Quarry, Lenoir, North Carolina
' October 6, 1995
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
' 1.0 INTRODUCTION
I1.1 Project Inforrrtation.......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Area Geology 1
' 2.0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2.1 Project Instrumentation .................................................................................. 4
2.2 Vibration Criteria............................................................................................ 4
2.3 Regulatory Information .......................
2.4 Blast Monitoring Information ......................................................................... 6
2.5 Data Reduction and Analysis .......................................................................... 6
3.0 SUMMARY
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3.1 Summary ........................................................................................................ 8
' LIST OF FIGURES
' Figure
1-1 General Site Location ..................................................................................... 2
1-2 Topographic Map of Site............. ........................... .......... ........ ............... 3
APPENDICES
' Appendix A - Siskind Curve(RI 8507 Curve)
Appendix B- Blast Monitoring Information Forms, Seismograms, and Shot Diagrams
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SECTION 1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION
The Caldwell Stone Lenoir, North Carolina operation has been a quarry site since the early
1970's. H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc. began managing the mining operations in August 1994.
A general site location map is presented in Figure 1-1.
The type of mining is classified as `open-pit" The rock obtained through mining
operations is used to make a variety of crushed stone products including number 57 stone,
' rip-rap, crusher run, and other types of building stone. The products are used as raw
materials in roadway, airport, residential, and commercial construction, and are also used
for maintenance of roadways.
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' 1.2 AREA GEOLOGY
The quarry is located in the Piedmont Geologic Province of North Carolina. The
' piedmont is characterized by a complex sequence of metamorphic and igneous rocks that
were formed during the Appalachian Mountain building orogentes. The area is
' characterized by numerous faults, mineralized zones, and complex geologic sequences.
The quarry is located at an elevation ranging from 1100 to 1200 feet above mean sea level
' (Figure 1-2). The rock being mined at the Lenoir Quarry is metamorphic in origin,
specifically a gneiss, or a granitic gneiss.
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SECTION 2.0
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2.1 PROJECT INSTRUMENTATION
The seismographs used on this project are manufactured by Instantel, Inc, The state-of-
the-art units measure the three mutually perpendicular components of particle velocity, as
well as the wave frequencies and the air pressure change resulting from blasting activities.
1 The individual seismic wave components and air overpressure are described as follows:
• Tratim)erse: Left and right particle movement perpendicular to the direction the
seismic wave is traveling, Expressed in inches per second. The transverse component
is comparable to the"x" plane or the horizontal plane in geometry.
• Vertical: Up and down particle movement perpendicular to the direction the seismic
wave is traveling. Expressed in inches per second. The vertical component is
comparable to the"y" plane or the vertical plane in geometry.
is Lotigitudittal or Radial: Back and forth particle movement in the same direction that
' the wave is traveling, Expressed in inches per second. The longitudinal component is
comparable to the"z" plane or the third dimensional plane in geometry.
' . Overpressure: Air pressure over and above atmospheric pressure. Expressed in
decibels.
' The instruments are factory calibrated annually and also employ an internal calibration
system. The instruments are field calibrated before each event. The seismic data is stored
digitally and later downloaded to a hard drive. Additional copies of blast events are also
' stored on floppy disks.
' 2.2 VIBRATION CRITERIA
In the 1930's, research was initiated by the United States Bureau of Mines to establish a
' measurement parameter regarding the problem of blast induced vibration on structures.
The results of this investigation were published in 1971 in United States Bureau of Mines
' Bulletin 656, `Blasting Vibrations And Their Effects On Structures In this publication,
it was documented that particle velocity was the preferred criteria for assessing the
influence of blast vibration on a structure. This Bulletin recommended a maximum
' particle velocity of 2.0 inches per second be maintained to reduce the probability of
vibration induced damage to homes with plaster construction.
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2.2 Vibration Criteria (continued)
Particle velocity can be explained as the speed of a given material (such as soil, rock, etc.)
as it vibrates from a displaced position (moved temporarily by the passage of a seismic
wave) back to its original position. Actual displacement is normally on the order of
1 several ten thousandths of an inch. Particle velocity can be perceived by humans at very
low levels, such as 0.02 inches per second. According to Bulletin 656, particle velocities
as low a 0.20 inches per second can produce sufficient vibration in structures to be
1 regarded as annoying to the occupants.
Further research conducted by the United States Bureau of Mines addressed the influence
Bof differing blast vibration frequencies as well as peak particle velocity on a structure. The
results of this study were published in United States Bureau of Mines Report of
Investigation 8507 (RI 8507) `Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground
Vibration From Surface Mine Blasting", 1980. This research proposed a sliding scale for
maximum peak particle velocities which vary with frequency. Frequencies above 40 hertz
(cycles per second) retained the earlier 2.0 inches per second limit proposed in the initial
Bureau of Mines document (Bulletin 656). At frequencies between approximately 10.5 to
39 hertz, the maximum peak particle velocity decreases at a rate equivalent to a constant
peak displacement of 0.008 inches. Constant peak particle velocities are appropriate at
low frequencies between approximately 2.5 to 10.5 hertz; in this frequency range, peak
particle velocities of 0.75 inches per second for drywall construction, and 0,50 inches per
' second for plaster construction are applicable. This sliding scale, known as the Siskind
Curve, or the USBM RI 8507 and 0SMRE curve, is presented in Appendix A.
1 2.3 REGULATORY INFORMATION
' Many states and municipalities have incorporated either the 2.0 inches per second peak
particle velocity (Bulletin 656) or the sliding scale criteria published in RI 8507 (Siskind
Curve) into legislation. Currently, the State of North Carolina establishes vibration and air
' overpressure limitations on quarries as a condition of the individual mine permit. Under
the current mining permit, the Lenoir Quarry has a maximum allowable peak particle
velocity of 1.0 inch per second, and an allowable peak air overpressure of 128 decibels.
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2.4 BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
Information pertaining to the drilling and blasting procedures used for the blasts an this
project was obtained from the company providing blasting services, and is recorded on the
Blast Monitoring Information Forms presented in Appendix B. Other information
presented on these forms are date and time of blast, seismic monitoring location, weather
information, and seismic and air overpressure readings.
2.5 DATA REDUCTION AND ANALYSIS
Analysis of the individual seismograms for component particle velocity and air
overpressure readings has been accomplished and is presented in Appendix B. Graphs
which depict vibration intensity over time (seismograms), the seismograph calibration
1 curve, and frequency information is also included. Also presented for each individual blast
event, is a copy of a Siskind Curve (USBM RI 85071OSMRE Curve) depicting particle
velocities verses frequency for each seismic wave channel.
All events recorded are downloaded and saved on disk for permanent storage. One copy
' is stored on hard disk, one copy is stored on floppy disk and kept in the KSG safe, and
one copy is stored on floppy disk and kept in the H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc. project file. A
tabulated summary of the monitoring stations, peak particle velocities, air overpressures,
' dominant frequencies, and other information is presented in the following table.
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Blast Vibration Monitoring Rewrt October 6, 1995
DATE TIME MONITORING DISTANCE PEAK AIR DOMINANT
LOCATION * TO PARTICLE OVERPRESSURE FREQUENCY
SHUT VELOCITY (DECIBELS) RANGE
FEET ** INISEC HERTZ
1012195 2.01 p.m, Setzer Residence 850 0.125 134 16-80
1483 Bradford Mountain
Road
1012195 2:01 p.m, Sanders Residence (Greer- 750 0.23 135 24-39
property owners)
1554 Bradford Mountain
Road
* All monitoring locations in Lenoir, North Carolina.
** Distances from monitoring location to blast are scaled off of available maps.
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SECTION 3.0
SUMMARY
3.1 SUMMARY
The maximum peak particle velocity recorded on October 2, 1995 at a residence near the
Miller Hill Quarry was 0.23 inches per second, or 23% of the maximum peak particle
velocity of 1.0 inch per second as established in the current mining permit for the quarry,
issued by the State of North Carolina. This event was recorded on October 2, 1995 at
2:01 p.m., at the Sanders Residence (property owned by the Greer Family), 1554 Bradford
Mountain Road, Lenoir, North Carolina. The residence is at a distance of approximately
750 feet south of the blast site.
The maximum air overpressure recorded on October 2, 1995 was 135 decibels. This
measurement was also recorded at the Sanders Residence.
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APPENDIX B
BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION FORMS,
SEISMOGRAMS,AND SHOT DIAGRAMS
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BLAST MDNIT()RINC INIf'ORMATIDN
eClient, H, B.Mellot Operation Caldwell Stone _
Address Bradford Mountain Road Project Number 95586
Lenoir,North Carolina Date 1012195
Telephone [phone] Time of Blast 2;011)ni _
RECORDING CATA
Monitoring Location Sctxer Residence `� Seismograph Location SE corner of house at retaining,
(Kim Laiklam -Tennent) gall,
Address.Rt, 18 Box 641 Bradford Mt Road Distance and Direction to Blast from Structure 850' SE
_ Lenoir.NC 28645_ to blast site
Seismograph Type DS 077 Operator Katie Broom
Seismograph Serial No. 3446 Witness H.Thompson
Trigger Levels Geophone 0.050 in/sec Trigger Levels Microphone 115 decibels
' DRILLING DATA
' No.of Holes 49 Hole Diameter 3 112" Depth 28' -38' Spacing, �1{1' Burden 10'
Blast Location Shot 454 Stemming 10' - 18' Bench 1st East
Material Blasted Gneiss Blaster Bill Britton-ICI
' EXPLOSIVE DATA
Type Weight Cap Manufacturer !CI Explosives USA. Inc,
' Delays Surface _ XL HTD's(Handidets)
G Booster#l 49 1bs Delays Downhole Hand idet 25 nis1500 ms
Pellite 3350 Ibs Electric Mast rdet to it i fate only)
' A ex 2 314 x 16 935 1bs Series No. I
Minimum Delay 25 milliseconds Duration of Event 976ms
Maximum Holes/Delay 2
Maximum Pounds/Delay 171.5_
' Scaled Distance 64.9
Powder Factor 3,06 �
Total 4,334 lbs _ Cu. Yds. Tonnage 13,270
' WEATHER
General Description_ sunny/clear - Temperature 80 de rees F
' Wind Speed 0-3 mph _ Wind Direction NW
SEISMOGRAPH READINGS
Ispv=0.125 inlsec.
Transverse('I'] in/sec Vertical(V) in/sec
Longitudinal or Radial(L or R) iidsec Air Overpressur 134 decibels
' Frequency Data: (T) ha (V) hz
(L or R) hz Air hz
' SIGNATURES
KSG Personnel Katie Broom 1 Hem Thompson Client David M. Williamson
SKleen Sites Geoservices, Inc. (KSG) 803/957-7988 Tenant not rr home cr time of shot. Mr, Harrold
1741 Calks Ferry Road, Lexington, South Carolina 29073 not present at shot.
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1741 CALKS FERRY RDA LEXINGTON, SC
803/957-7988
EVENT SUMMARY SHEET
1 EVENT TYPE Full Waveform
SERIAL NO. 3446 V2.3-077
CODE E4465M1A.XPI
TIME & DATE Vert. at 14 : 01: 01 Oct 2, 1995
TRIGGER SOURCE Geo or Mic 0.050 in/sec 114 .8 dB(L)
RECORD TIME 3 sec. stared in Format 3
LOCATION
CLIENT
USER
NOTES
SCALED DISTANCE N/A
PEAK VECTOR SUM 0. 130 in/sec at 304 ms
MICROPHONE WEIGHTING
' PK AIR 134 .2 dB(L) at 670 ms
ZC FREQ z
BATTERY LEVEL 6. 2 malts
' TRAN VERT LONG
PPV 0. 080 0. 095 0. 125 in/sec
ZC FREQ 16 64 51 Hz
FFT FREQ 17 80 49 Hz
TIME (REL.TO TRIG) 370 264 303 ms
' ACCEL 0. 07 0. 11 0. 12 g
1/4 WAVE DISP 0. 0009 0.0003 0. 0006 in
SENSORCHECK Passed Passed Passed
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INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp 447
' CALIBRATED ON Mar 31, 1995 by INSTANTEL INC.
Copyright m Instantel 1988-1994
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KLEEN SITES GE03ERVICES (KSG) , INC.
17.41 CALKS FERRY RD, LEXrNGTCN, SC
803/957--7988
CODE 14465M1A.XM EVENT WAVEFORMS PAG13►l of
TRANSVERSE VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL MICROPHONE
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' TIME SCALE: 50 msec/div 4 .393 sec/page TRIGGER =
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KLEEN SITES GEOSERVICES (RSG) , INC.
1741 CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
803/957-7988
CODE E4465M1A-XPI FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
TRANSVERSE
Y AMPLITUDE:
0.0005 in/sec/dims
1 X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
tVERTICAL
Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0002 in/sec/dims
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/dims
LONGITUDE
Y AMPLITUDE:
0.0005 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
1 MICROPHONE
Y AMPLITUDE:
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X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
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ALEEN SITES GEOSERVICES (RSG) , INC.
1741 CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
803/957-7988
❑SBM RIS507 AND OSMRE ANALYSIS
' EVENT CODE: PRAR 19
E4455M1A.XPI inls
' DATE:
Oct. 2/95 2.9
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SITES
' GEC+SERYICES
BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
Client _H. B.Mello( Operation_ Caldwell Stone-Miller Bill Quarry
Address Bradford Mountain Road Project Number 95586
Lenoir North Carolina Date_ 10/02/95 _
Telephone [phone] Time of Blast 2:01 pm
RECORDING DATA
' Monitoring Location Sanders Residence `� Seismograph Location NW comer of front porch-approx.
-" (Rental) 3' West of corner. _
Address 1554 Bradford Mt Road Distance and Direction to Blast from Structure 750' North
' Lenoir, NC 28645 _ to b!ast si e
Seismograph Type INSTANTEL DS-677 Operator Katie Broom
Seismograph Serial No. 2013 Witness ----Henry Thompson
Trigger Levels Geoplione 0.050 in./sec Trigger Levels Microphone 115 decibels
' DRILLING DATA
No.of Holes 49 Hole Diameter 3 1/2" Depth 28'-38' Spacing 10' Burden 10'
' Blast Location Shot 454-East side of Quarry Stemming_ Bench 1st East
Material Blasted Gneiss Blaster Sill Britton-ICI
' EXPLOSIVE DATA
Type Weight Cap Manufacturer ICI Explosives USA Inc.
Delays Surface XL HTD's(Ha-ndide(s)
' Apex Ultra 2 3/4 x 16 935 lbs Delays Downhole Handidet 25ms1500ms
IN G Boosters 49 lbs Electric Maslerdet (Initiate Only)
Peilite 3350 lbs Series No. I
' Minimum Delay 25 milliseconds Duration of Event 976ms
Maximum Holes/Delay 2
Maximum Pounds/Delay 171.5 lbs
' Scaled Distance 57.29
Powder Factor 3.06
Total 4,334 lbs Cu.Yds. Tonnage 13,270 _
' WEATHER
General Description_ sunny/clear Temperature 80 degrees F
Wind Speed _ 0-3 mph _ Wind Direction NW
SEISMOGRAPH READINGS
' ppv-0,23 in/sec.
Transverse C17 in/sec Vertical [� inlsee
Longitudinal or Radial (L,or R) -in/see Air Overpressur 135 decibels
Frequency Data: (T} hx (V) hL
' (L or R) lix Air hx
SIGNATURES
' KSG Personnel Katie Broom Client w David M, Williamson
Kleen Sites Geoservices, Inc. (KSG) 803/957-7988
1741 Calks Ferry Road,Lexington, South Carolina 29073
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' KLEEN SITES GEOSERVICES (KSG) . INC.
1741 CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
803/957-7988' '
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EVENT SUMMARY SHEET
' EVENT TYPE Full Waveform
SERIAL NO. 2013 V5.3-677
CODE ❑0135M1A.Y01
TIME & DATE Tran. at 14 : 01: 12 Oct 2, 1995
TRIGGER SOURCE Geo ❑r Mic 0.050 in/sec 114 .8 dB(L)
' RECORD TIME 4 sec. stored in Uncompressed
LOCATION Lenoir NC
' CLIENT HB Mellott
USER KSG
NOTES Sanders Residence
Bradford Mtn Rd
SCALED DISTANCE N/A
PEAK VECTOR SUM ❑. 253 in/sec at 399 ms
' MICROPHONE R WEIGHTING
PK AIR 135. dB(L) at 439 ms
ZC FREQ z
' BATTERY LEVEL 6.6 volts
TRAM VERT LONG
' PPV 0. 230 0. 130 0. 225 in/sec
ZC FREQ 39 39 28 Hz
FFT FREQ 25 24 '31 Hz
' TIME (REL.TO TRIG) 271 315 259 ms
ACCEL 0. 24 0. 15 0. 19 g
1/4 WAVE DISP 0.0010 0. 0006 0. 0012 in
SENSORCHECK NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA
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' CALIBRATED ON Nov 8, 1994 by INSTANTEL INC.
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KLEFN SITES GEOSERVICES (KSG) . INC.
1741 CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
803/957-7988
CODE❑0135M1AN01 EVENT WAVEFORMS PAGE?N 1 of I
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' TIME SCALE: 50 msec/dims 6.589 sec/page TRIGGER =
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' RLEEN SITES GEOSERVICES [RSG] , INC.
1741 CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
803/957-7958
' CODE D0135M1A.YOI FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
TRANSVERSE
' Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0005 in/sec/div
' X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
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' 0.0002 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
' LONGITUDE
' Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0005 in/sec/div
' X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
1
' MICROPHONE
Y AMPLITUDE:
' 0. 000020 psi/div
X FREQUENCY:
' 10 Hz/div
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' KLEEN BITES GEOSERVICES [KSG] , INC.
1741 CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
803/957-7988
USBM RIS507 AND ❑SMRE ANALYSIS
' EVENT CODE: TRAMPPU
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❑0135M1A.YOI inls
' DATE:
Oct. 2/95 2,9 00"
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. Mining Specialist-'
1 I.rand'Opalitil Sectior� # J �-
1� • FO.Box-27687\ r _ r : G,i f�i�❑ QUALITY
r Raleigh NC 2751'I S�G"r N :
.'-Re:,/H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller'Hil],Q�ia'nry
Permit=No. 14-07 • f �� ,. ,,Y-
RBME Project No. 9400$ ` • . 4 ��" ,,
i' . ,Dear Mr_ Davis:'.
~ j• .`�'. � � r / . � •.. �^�• �ir• r�1r�-f f,� � '} i � .•r J' •�.
fill response to Our recent. discussion§ coricernint the rAygu.t•'17, I995 b__Iast•at- }.
lie'Miller i Ii11�Qtiarry', enclosed�piease find 'a Coriecti�rc Action Plan�preparecl by'ICI
Laplosi�es USEI, Inc.` I'he.1C1 plan_praposes ctlangesfto{t:he blasting pracedaire for
i fJ Level I 'aperat ions`on the`east 'side of the guarr),,Nvhere Unusual, acid probably
localized, subsurface tiveathering;con ditiohs in the'grariite resulted ir1;a 110'air4'
overpressure measurement from the�lugtrst, I7'blast..
1
We are confident- in 1C1's'assessment of the localized} roblen) and the
proposed remedy, We'concur with int pl' entatian of;IC'1's Carrecti�e Action flan r !
►` _ r recomn)entd at.iotis (or 0ic,reinainder of t:he Level I blasts on the. cast,side.Thereforc, 'r
' ,we are reguest.i ng IDE1-I N R•approval,to `resutYie-blastiiig,,activit.ies'on t he•east side,af'
the quarry operation. t�lease"be,assured that ��e are determine to`iilentify an
,{ [ eliminate any blasting,'cond+ it.ions 'thal.would either exceed-reguIated'standard,s, or, •�'
.r r - f r
ti resultliri ntiisance'or annoyance to'otif neighbors. Ne wi11 thcrefor'e �tintinue tu., ., - ` ,
t
z% closely 111onitor blast events at'this site'ivith the`objec�tives 6f full compliance with,
' regulated limitsr'and also�ehi njnating all negative,responses to ihe-ext'enC.reasonably r Y
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f , ,. s' H,B.MELLOTT
September l ,-1995• -.� t �' .?
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s requested, Klee' -Sires GeoServices;`Iris, our r+ibrativn`rrionitoringr ^
4,
' �consuitan(:, ►•ill inclu& a shot Iayout, dkrann'in all Future vibration monitoring' r
f "reports. If' ou require diagrams for p're��ious.blasrs;please advise me;;
Concerning the twenty-'se�eii foot face kieiglit�liniitation referenced in the
1 ebivaiv 26' 992'let:Ler,fi6m Carle'' Gardner t i
i . Mr' h 5 o Mr'. Cald��reil, it is our,
• ' .=�►ande,rstanding that`the limitation applied only to•slie specific bench area.where"the
flyrock i6cident-`occurred:' :Che face height.of that bench'has been redu"ceed as
stipulated: NY have been operating NO h the,understanding that=highwalI ' - � >• ,r.
i
' development on the site isrreguiated 64T condit.ion rio_ ti outlined:in the current
"misii'ng,}aermit as rei�isea:on Septemtier'1''S; 1992, which allows a third■-Five'foot Face.
r • All quarry xvark done since oiir company has'been an'site has-been developed in
accordance,wid),thts provision. 1Jw our'undersrafidirig is incorrect;we"are'requesting.a s
f r " A"
rec-ision,of the twenty-seven,Foot'height restriction,;at_least'until"a ret�ewed analysis of '
quarry,striicttiral roti'ditions and,recent'an d proposed blastiig activities on L}ie,site' ,
can be performed and properly evaluated '_Wiih tlie;er'ception of'the Auguss'17:blast; J -
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F• Nve feel that the'-records produced since H13ME has been con ducti9rig operations aCi Ill s.
;site indicate,that the perrnit.t:ed thirty- ri e•foot Iimitation, or even a greater.higllr►11ail I '
`' •� �. ' height, can be implemented safely-and that a blanket 27-foot limit" �►'ould=be. s
•f lillnCCeS$artlyrCStrtCtlVC.r •:
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•' �,r _r As,,I related't.r you in our'previotis telephone coryversatii�n,twc: are t}I I_. ',
f
r ,process of re-evaluating the site and�deveioping a'ne�v long-term mining pian.'
plop ,%vill -propose c:haxiges to the perrnit tl�at W� fee'lwillbe.a positive•re-direrction.
-Carl Boyer;the eiir�ironmental"director for`HB=till; viIl h"e in contact �vifhyout :in the
very near future to,discuss ssorne of the;aspec=t's of the plart. .When the plan is,, _z'
r siifficieiZt ly out.Iiized,rwe'�vouId like iU in ,��ith'you=t0 d1SC`USs it.. .At;[his tiri e,,We • '.y
are targeting a:mid- tv late-September tine frame forithis,meeting, I-Iowever, Mr
:,Boycr,��'i Il be,in touch with volt to propose a firm,meeting dat C, ` ' { ' '� _• r
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As cWtinual production'at this site is of crucial importance at this time, please r
'respond to-our' request:to resume east.-side operat.ions•'asisoon as feasibl�yr Possible.
' 4f We•veiy much appreciate your vaItiable,input-and assistance:'If you'have any
questions•con cerning the proposed corrertive'actions, please do not, hesitate to,, [, i
' f contact mi-- at (7Q4')_757-0741 . ,Mv'direct,mailinig address is"listed belo.v.'�
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Explosives
lei Explosives USA Inc.
Eastern Division
P.D. Box 228
2075 High Rock Road
August 30. 1995 Mold Hill, NC 28071
Talophone [phone]
Mr, David Williamson [phone]
Fnx �70A1 27a•t 753
H D. Mellott EStote, In- U.
i-'94 Bradford Mountain'Road
l.u'nair,NC 38645
lt.: Cortactive Action Plan
D:ar Dave,
Per my discussion with ytiu on Monday the 2M I have nzet with my associates
at d fonnulatcd a corrective action plan for blasting ttt your operation.
The plan covers blasting on level I on tho East side of the pit.for ovcrburden shots
in the decomposed granite material. Otu rccnmmendutions are as follows:
o increase the shot burden f orn► W to 10' ..
t} Decrease the cxfrloSive load per hole by 2' ; The stemming will then be,
increased From 8' to 10'
o Driller must maintain a detailed drill lag
We are in agreement that these changes should decrease the level of air overpressure
from thz blasts. The technicians A ill continue to monitor all blasting operations And will
Make improvemew sugge5tioDs as needed.
We appreciate your business and look liorivard to continued improvement in your
t]pdr9lipn5, .
lintHr
Sttc Manager
cc Kloon-Sites (31Co Services
HorAce Biggs
Bill Britten
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FR51 H:B.f'1ELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. : 7047573263 Sep. 07 1995 03:07PVI P1
CALDWELL STONE CC., INC.
P. 0. Box 765
HUDSON, NC 28638
[phone]
September 7, 1995
Mr. Tracy Davie
Mining Specialist
,and Quality Section
P.Q. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Davis:
I have reviewed the contents of the letter from David M.
Williamson of H.S. Mellott Estate, Inc. dated September 1, 1995
(copy attached) concerning the Corrective Action Plan prepared by
ICI Explosives USA, Inc. for the Miller Hill Quarry. Please be
advised that as the permittee, I fully support the implementation
of the plan and concur with all other items discussed in the
letter.
In addition, I hereby fully authorize N.B. Mellott Estate,
Inc. to act on my behalf in communications with the DEHNR
concerning quarry quarry mining permit issues as the need arises.
if you should have any questions concerning this letter,
Please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
CALDWELL STONE COMPANY, INC.
00-�' "0",
Dale Caldwell
President
attachment
cc: Paul C. Mellott, Jr.
David M. Williamson
Carl G. Boyer

FRG 1 H.B. MELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 734 7'573263 Sep. 07 1995 03:07FM P2
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Hammon
September 1 , 1995
N.Ir. Trace Davis
Mining Specialist.
Land Qttah(y Section
PO Box.27687 .
Raleigh NC 27611
Re: H. 13. McHott Estate, Inc,
Miller Hill Qimrt)
Permit No. 14-07
PMME Project No. 940U8
Dear Mr. Davis;
In responee to our recent- discussions concerning the At}Sust 17, 1995 blast at
the Miller Hill Quarry, enclosed please find a Corrective Action Plan prepared by ICI
Explosives USA, Inc. The ICI plan proposes changes-to the blastifi' procedure for
Levcl I operations on the east side of the giaarry where unusual, and probably
localized, subsurface weathering condit-inns In the granite resulted.in a high air
overpressure measurement from the August 17 blast.
We are confident in ICI's assessment of the localized problem and the
proposed r•enIedy- Nye Concur wish Implementation of ICTs C orrecl1%,e Act iojI I11an
reconin)endations for the.remainder of the Level 1 blasts oil the east Side. Therefore,
we are requesting DEI-INIC approval to resume blasting activities on the east side of
the quarry operation. Please be assured that we are determined to identify and
eli111111ate 111)' blasting conditions That- would cither exceed regulated standards, or
result In nuisance or annoyance to our neighbors. We will t-therefore continue to
eloseIv ii-tol)i(or blast events at this site Stith the oblectIves of full compliance will)
regulated limits and also elirninating all negative responses to the extent reasonably
possible.

FRC1.^1 H.B.NELLOTT. Inc. PHONE NC. 7347573263 Sep. 07 1995 o3:rjapIq F�
' I11r. Trams Davis
Sept ember 1 . 1995 _
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Page 2
As requested, Kleen-Sites GeoServices, Inc., our vibration nionitOHlig
constlltant, -,vlII include a silot.layout. diagram In all future vibration rlIotIitorijig
reports. If you require diagrams for previous blasts, please advise me.
Concerning the twenty_seven foot face height liimitat.ion referenced In the
February 26, 1992 letter from Mr, Charles Gardner to Mr. Caldwell, it Is our
understanding that the limitation applied only to the specific bench area where the
flyrock incident occurred. The face height'of that bench has been reduced as
stipulated. We have been operating with tile. understanding that highwnll
development on the site 1s regulated by rnnditioit no. G outlined in the current
mining permit as revised on September 18, 1992, which allows a thirty-five frx)t face.
All (itiarry work done since our company leas been on site ha.q been (11"A'101-Wd i!t
accord arice with this provision. If our undetstanding is incorrect, we are reLlowIng a
reclsioil of the tlycnty-seven foot height restncti on,.at least until a renewed analysis of
quarry strtictural conditions and recent and proposed blasting activities on the site
can be performed and properly evaluated. With the exception of the. August 17 blast,
Ave feel that the records produced since I4IBME has beeri conducting operations at, this
site indicate that the: permitted thirty-five foot limitation, or even a greater hlghwall
height-, can be implemented safely and that a blanket 27-foot limit would he
unnecessarily restrictive,
As I related to you in our previous telephone conversation, we qre In the
Process of re-evaluating the site and developing a new long-term mining plan. 'The
plan «ill Propose chat1ges to the permit that. eye Feel will be a positive T-c-direction,
Carl Brayer, tlleenvironrnental director for Ul13ME, will be I Contact with you in the
very clear future to dlscuss.some of the aspects of the plan. When the flan is
s11ffici ell IIN' ovtlitzed, we would like t0 lneet '%0tli you to discuss it. At this time, we
are targeting a mid- to late-September Urne frame for this meeting. However, Mr.
Boycr will be in touch with you to propose a firttl meeting date.

FRDI H,B.HELLOTT. Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 07 1995 03:08PN F4
Mr. '1'raty Davis � H.B►��.�.►�
September 1, I995
Page3 4N , , rr iVc
As continual production at thls site is of crucial imoortanre m this time, please
iespond to our reyue-Gt t❑ restime east-side operations as soon as feasibly possiblc.
We very much appreciate your valtiable. 1^put and assistance. if you have any
cjuc, tUons concernisig the proposed corrective actions, please do not hesitate to
contact nie at [phone]. My direct mailing address is listed belmv.
Sincerely,
It B. M1;1r2.urr ESTATE, INC,
Davld M. Wflliamson `'J-4—
General Superintendent
H. B.-Mellott ;state, Inc.
1484 Bradford Mountain hood
Lenoir, NC; 28645
DW:es
Attachment
ce: Paul Mellott, Jr,
Carl BoN-er
Greg Broom - ICI Explosives
Karen Moore - Kleen Sites

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FRQM HT H.MELL_OTT. Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 07 1995 03:09PN P5
Explosives
101 Exptoslvoe U9A Inc.
Fiettern Dlvtalon
2075 Ht h Rack Rudd
August 30, 1995 gold "!!" NC 20071
Tolophvns [phone]
1vlr, David Williamson 1 (800) 388-3 t 52
Fnx [phone]
H 13, Mellali ES10%11W.
I nj4 Rredfntd Mountain!toad
Imppi►, NC 28645
it.3, Cortectivo Action Plan
Diu Dave,
Per nay discusslon with y(u on Monday the 29th, l Hove n,et with my assvclntes
tit d fonnulatod a corrective action plan for blasting al your operslion.
The plan covers blesting an level 1 on tho PAM side of the pit for overburden shots
in the decampa5ed granite material. Oat recommendations ate RS f 10ws:
o lncrease the shot bwdeo front R' to 10' ,
o 1)ecrease the cxplasive lead per!tole by 2' ;The stemming will thin hF
Increased lVom S' to IV
o Driller must maintain & (l01111H rl drill 147g
we arc In agreement that these changes should dsaresso the leveI of nIr overpressure
fYt)tn the bi114ts. 'I`Irc terlmici air s w611 contimte to monitor all bin sting operations and will
m;tke fmpiovemanI suggestions as needed.
Wt appreciate your business and took ltmmd to continued improvement In your
operations,
het'
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i [ti a Menager
cc f:.lcon-Sites GeV Services
Howe Biggs
13111 Britton
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Ho B . MELLOTT ESTATE , INC .
ROME 1, BOX 25
WARFORDSBURG, PA 17267
PH. (717) 294-6841
FAX (717) 294-6878
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PROVIDING CUSTOM PORTMIS STONE CRUSHING
TBROUGHOUT THE EASTERN UNITED STATES
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ATTN: Tracy Davis
FROM: Dave Williamson
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September 1 . 1995
-U&TIFIE-D MAIL 18 238 772
Mr. Tracv Davis
Mining Specialist
Land Qualit}, Section
PO Boy; 27687
Raleigh NC 27687
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Re: K B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hilt Quarry
Permit No. I4-07
HBME Project No. 94po8
Dear Mr. Dams:
In response to our recent discussions.concerning the August. 17. 1995 blast at
the Miller Hill Quarry, enclosed please find a Corrective Action Plan prepared by 10
Explosives USA, Inc. ' The ICI plan proposes changt to the blasting procodure for
Level I operations on the east side of the gu4rry,,where unusual, and probably
localized, SUbsurface weathering conditiobs in the q-raziite resulted'in a high air
m7erpressure measurement from the August 17 blast-.
We are confident in 10's assessment of the localized pimhlem and the
.proposed remedy- We concur with implementation of ICI's Corrective Action flan
recornn tidations for the remaindcr of the n.Level I blasts o the east side. Therefore,
fore,
,vG,e arc requesting DEHNR approval to resume blasting activities on the east side of
the guarry operation. Plcase be assured that Nve are dcterniiFred t0 ident ify end l
eliniiiiate any blasting conditions that would either exceed regulated standards, or
result in nuisance or annoyance to our neighbors. We will therefore continue to�
closeh, monit or.blast even Ls at this site -,with the objectives of fu11 compliance tvitii
regulated limits and also.eliminating all negative responses to the extent reasonably
possible.

FROM Panasonic FAX SYSTEM PHONE N0, I
Sep. 01 1995 93: 12PP1 P3
Mr. Trace• Davis H.����,
September 1 , 199.5
• E Page 2 s i e r f. i
As requested, Kleen-Sites GeoSevices, Inc, our vibration monitoring
consultant, )Hill include a shot layout, diagram in all future vibration monitoring
reports. If you require diagrams for previous blasts, please advise zone.
Concerning the twenty-seven foot face height, limitation referenced in the
February 26, 1992 letter from Mr. Charles Gardner to Mr. Caldwell, it is otir 4
understanding that the limitation applied only to the specific bench area where the
flvrock incident occurred_ The face height of that bench has been reduced as
stipulated. We have been operating xinth the understanding that. highwall
development on the site is regulated by condition no. 5 outlined in the current
mining; permit as reprised on Septemfrer 18, 1992, which allows a thirty-five foot face.
All quam• Nvork done since our company has been on site has been developfed in
accordance with this provision. If our understanding is incorrect, we are requesting a
recision of the twenty-seven foot height restriction,-at least until a renewed analysis of
quarry structural conditions and recent and proposed blasting activities on the site
can be performed and properly evaluated: With the exception of the August 1�7 blast,
n•e feel that the records produced since HBME has been conducting operations at.this
site indicate that the permitted thirty-five font limitation, or even a greater highwall
height, can be implemented safer, and that a blanket 27-foot limit Nvould be
unnecessarily restrictive.
As I related to you in our previous telephone conversation, we are in the
process of re-evaluating the site and developing a new long-term mining plan, The
plan •dill propose changes to the permit that we feel :vi)i be a positive re-directiorl.
Carl Boyer, the environmental director for HBME, will be in contact with you in the
very near future to discuss some of the aspects of the plan. When the plan is
stifihc:iently outlined, vve would like to meet.with you to discuss it.. At this tune, We
are targeting a mid- to late-September time frame for this meeting. However, I r.
Boyer will be in touch with you to propose a firm meeting date.

FROM : Fanason i c FAX SYSTEM PHONE NO. Sep. 01 1995 03: 13PP1 P4
s�
Mr. Tracy Davis '
Septehibeer 1 , 1995 H,B,�iELL4�I'T
Page 3
As continual production at this site is of crucial irnportance at this time, Please
respond to our request to res?ime pass.-side operations as'-so-on as feasibly possihle. .
We very march appreciate your valuable input and assistance. I!F you have any
questions concerning the proposed corrective actions, please do not. hesitate to
contact me at (704) 757-074]. My directs mailing address is listed belcnv.
Sincerely,.
H. B. NIELLC F ESTATE, INC,
Dax id M. Williamson
General Superintendcnt
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
DW:es
Attachment
cc:- Paul Mellott, Jr.
Carl goner
Greg Broom - iCl Explosives
Karen Moore - Meen Sites

FROM : Panasonic FAX SYSTEM PHONE HC. Sep. 01 1995 03: 14PPI P5
Explosives
101 Explaalvoa LIRA Inc.
Eastern Division
P.O. Box 228
2075 HI h Rock Road
August 30, 1995 Qold Hill, NC 28071
Telephone [phone]
Mr, David Williamson [phone]
•
H B. Mcllatt Estate, Inc, Fax (704) 279-S 763
1144 Rmdfmd Mountain Rand
Vonoir,NC 29645
R Corrective Action Plan
D.ar lave,
Per my discussion with you on Monday the 28th, 1 have met with my associates
at d formulated a co"ective action plan for blasting at your ornmtion.
The plan covers blasting an level I on tho Past side of the pit for overburden chr�fa
in the decornpnsed granite material. Our reemnmendations are as follow-v
o Increase the shot burden fToni R' to 1 a' .
Q Decrease tho cxplo-live load per hale by 2' ;The stemming will then he
increased frorn 8' to VY
o Driller mint maintain a ddailed drill log
we arc in agreement that these changes should decrease the level of n1r overpresqure
froin the blots. ThcG technicians ,611 continue to monitor all blasting operations and will
rrt,tke improvement suggestions as needed.
We appreciate your bu9iness and tool[ fi(nivard to cotitinued improvement in your
o]"9r8tiVnS, .
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Sits l anaget
Ce xjaart-Situ Cleo Services
Horace Biggs
Bill Britton
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ALEEN SITES GEOSERVICES, INC.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
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August 24, 1995 D��/VR
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H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Route 18, Box 640 LAND QU I Iry
Lenoir, North Carolina 29645
Attention: David M. Williamson
General Superintendent
Re: Report of Blast Vibration Monitoring Activities
Caldwell Stone Lenoir, N.C. Quarry
KSG Project No. 95586
Dear Mr. Williamson:
Kleen Sites Geoservices, inc. (KSG) is pleased to present this report of blast vibration
monitoring activities at the Caldwell Stone Lenoir, N.C. Quarry. The information in the
report covers blasting activities conducted from July 21, 1995 to August 14, 1995.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these services for H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc. and
look forward to working with you in the future. If you have any questions, please contact
me at 803/957-7988. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
KLEEN SITES GEOSERVICES, INC.
Karen C. Moore, P.G.
Director of Geophysical Services
t741 Calks Ferry Road 530 East Innes Street,Suite 105 1002 Vandora Springs Road
Lexington,South Carolina 29073 Salisbury,North Carolina 28144 Garner,North Carolina 27529
[phone] Fax[phone] [phone] Fax [phone] [phone]

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QUALITY SFc;r, e�
' REPORT OF
BLAST VIBRATION MONITORING
' CALDWELL STONE QUARRY
' Lenoir,
North Carolina
' August 24, 1995
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Prepared For:
' H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
David M. Williamson, General Superintendent r
' Lenoir, North Carolina
Prepared By:
Kleen Sites Geoservices Inc.
' 1741 Calks Ferry Road
Lexington, SOUth Carolina
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1 H B. Mellott listate, Inc. Caldwell Stone Lenoir,N.C.Quarry
Blast Vibration Monitoring Report August 24, 1995
1
Blast Monitoring Vibration Report
' H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Caldwell Stone Quarry, Lenoir, North Carolina
' August 24, 1995
' TABLE 4F CONTENTS
Section Page
' 1.0 INTRODUCTION
' 1.1 Project Information ...................................:.................................................... I 1.2 Area Geology ...................-—.................... 1
' 2.0 'TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2.1 Project Instrumentation .................................................................................. 4
' 2.2 Vibration Criteria.....---................................----......................................... 4
2.3 Regulatory Information ................................................................................... 5
2.4 Blast Monitoring Information ......................................................................... G
' 2.5 Data Reduction and Analysis .......................................................................... 5
' 3.0 SUMMARY
3.1 Summary ........................................................................................................ S
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure
I-1 General Site Location ..................................................................................... 2
1-2 Topographic Map of Site................................................................................. 3
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Siskind Curve(RI 8507 Curve)
Appendix R- Blast Monitoring Information Forms and Seismograms
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11, R.Mellott Estate, [tic. Caldwell Slone Lenoir,N.G. Quarry
Blast Vibration Monitoring Report August 24, 1995
1 SECTION 1.0
' INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION
' The Caldwell Stone Lenoir, North Carolina operation has been a quarry site since the early
1970's. H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc. began managing the mining operations within the past
year. A general site location map is presented in Figure 1-1.
' The type of mining is classified as "open-pit". The rock obtained through mining
operations is used to make a variety of crushed stone products including number 57 stone,
' rip-rap, crusher run, and other types of building stone. The products are used as raw
materials in roadway, airport, residential, and commercial construction, and are also used
for maintenance of roadways.
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' 1.2 AREA GEOLOGY
The quarry is located in the Piedmont Geologic Province of North Carolina, The
' piedmont is characterized by a complex sequence of metamorphic and igneous rocks that
were formed during the Appalachian Mountain building orogenies. The area is
' characterized by numerous faults, mineralized zones, and complex geologic sequences.
The quarry is located at an elevation ranging from 1 100 to 1200 feet above mean sea level
' (Figure 1-2)• The rock being mined at the Lenoir Quarry is metamorphic in origin,
specifically a gneiss.
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Blast Vibrutim Monitoring Report August 24, 1995
SECTION 2.0
' TECHNICAL INFORMATION
' 2.1 PROJECT INSTRUMENTATION
' The seismographs used on this project are manufactured by Instantel, Inc. The state-of-
the-art units measure the three mutually perpendicular components of particle velocity, as
well as the wave frequencies and the air pressure change resulting from blasting activities.
' The individual seismic wave components are described as follows:
• '1'rurrsverve: Left and right particle movement perpendicular to the direction the
seismic wave is traveling. Expressed in inches per second. The transverse component
is comparable to the"x" plane or the horizontal plane in geometry.
' • Verficcil: Up and down particle movement perpendicular to the direction the seismic
wave is traveling. Expressed in inches per second. The vertical component is
comparable to the "y" plane or the vertical plane in geometry.
' • 1 oti Titardlitial or Radial: Back and forth particle movement in the same direction that
' the wave is traveling. Expressed in inches per second. The longitudinal component is
comparable to the 'Y' plane or the third dimensional plane in geometry.
• Oivrpre.vsure: Air pressure over and above atmospheric pressure. Expressed in
decibels.
' The instruments are factory calibrated annually and also employ an internal calibration
system. The instruments are field calibrated before and after each event. The seismic data
is stored digitally and later downloaded to a hard drive. Additional copies of blast events
' are also stored on floppy disks.
2.2 VIBRATION CRITERIA
In the 1930's, research was initiated by the United States Bureau of Mines to establish a
' measurement parameter regarding the problem of blast induced vibration on structures.
The results of this investigation were published in 1971 in United States Bureau of Mines
Bulletin 656, "Blasting Vibrations And Their Effects On Structures". In this publication,
' it was documented that perrlicle velocity was the preferred criteria for assessing the
influence of blast vibration on a structure. This Bulletin recommended a maximum
' particle velocity of 2.0 inches per second be maintained to reduce the probability of
vibration induced damage to homes with plaster construction.
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2.2 Vibration Criteria (continued)
' Particle velocity can be explained as the speed of a given material (such as soil, rock, etc.)
as it vibrates from a displaced position (moved temporarily by the passage of a seismic
wave) back to its original position, Actual displacement is normally on the order of
' several ten thousandths of an inch. Particle velocity can be perceived by humans at very
low levels, such as 0.02 inches per second. According to Bulletin 656, particle velocities
as low a 0.20 inches per second can produce sufficient vibration in structures to be
' regarded as annoying to the occupants.
Further research conducted by the United States Bureau of Mines addressed the influence
' of differing blast vibration frequencies as well as peak particle velocity on a structure. The
results of this study were published in United States Bureau of Mines Report of
Investigation 8507 (RI 8507) "Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground
' Vibration From Surface Mine Blasting", 1980. This research proposed a sliding scale for
maximum peals particle velocities which vary with frequency. Frequencies above 40 hertz
(cycles per second) retained the earlier 2.0 inches per second limit proposed in the initial
Bureau of Mines document (Bulletin 656). At frequencies between approximately 10.5 to
39 hertz, the maximum peak particle velocity decreases at a rate equivalent to a constant
peak displacement of 0.008 inches. Constant peals particle velocities are appropriate at
low frequencies between approximately 2.5 to 10.5 hertz; in this frequency range, peak
particle velocities of 0.75 inches per second for drywall construction, and 0.50 inches per
' second for plaster construction are applicable. This sliding scale, known as the Siskind
Curve, or the USBM RI 8507 and ❑SMRE curve, is presented in Appendix A.
2.3 REGULATORY INFORMATION
' Many states and municipalities have incorporated either the 2.0 inches per second peak
particle velocity (Bulletin 656) or the sliding scale criteria published in RI 8507 (Siskind
Curve) into legislation. Currently, the State of North Carolina establishes vibration and air
' overpressure limitations on quarries as a condition of the individual mine permit. Under
the current mining permit, the Lenoir Quarry has a maximum allowable peak particle
velocity of 1.0 inch per second, and an allowable peak air overpressure of 128 decibels.
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Blast Vibrations Monitoring Report Angust 24, 1995
' 2.4 BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
' Information pertaining to the drilling and blasting procedures used for the blasts on this
project was obtained from the company providing blasting services, and is recorded on the
Blast Monitoring Information forms presented in Appendix B. Other information
' presented on these forms are date and time of blast, seismic monitoring location, weather
information, and seismic and air overpressure readings.
2.5 DATA REDUCTION AND ANALYSIS
Analysis of the individual seismograms for component particle velocity and air
overpressure readings has been accomplished and is presented in Appendix B, Graphs
which depict vibration intensity over time (seismograms), the seismograph calibration
' curve, and frequency information is also included. Also presented for each individual blast
event, is a copy of a Siskind Curve (USBM RI 850710SMRE Curve) depicting particle
velocities verses frequency for each seismic wave channel.
All events recorded are downloaded and saved on disk for permanent storage. One copy
' is stored on hard disk, one copy is stored on floppy disk and kept in the KSG safe, and
one copy is stored on floppy disk and kept in the H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc. project file. A
tabulated summary of the monitoring stations, peak particle velocities, air overpressures,
dominant frequencies, and other information is presented in the following table.
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DATE TIME MONITORING DISTANCE PEAK AIR DOMINANT
LOCATION * TO PARTICLE OVERPRESSURE FREQUENCY
SHOT VELOCITY (DECIBELS) (HERTZ)
FEET ** INISEC
7/21/95 11:47 a.m. Setzer Residence 550 0.09 118 32-73
Rt. 18, Box 641 Bradford
Mountain Road
7/26/95 11:47 a.m. Setzer Residence 550 0.27 69.6 43-70
Rt. 18, Box 641 Bradford
Mountain Road
7/26/95 11:49 a.m. Setzer Residence 600 less than 0.04 less than 1 10 NIA
Rt. 18, Box 641 Bradford
Mountain Road
7/31/95 11:02 a.m. Setzer Residence 500 0.395 69.4 43-72
Rt. 18, Box 641 Bradford
Mountain Road
7/31/95 11:10 a.m. Setzer Residence 450 less than 0.04 less than i 10 NIA
Rt. 18, Box 641 Bradford
Mountain Road
819195 10:59 a.m. Setzer Residence 450 0.345 71.4 36-73
Rt. 18, Box 641 Bradford
Mountain Road
819195 1 1:28 a.m. Setzer Residence 400 0.15 67.4 38-85
Rt. 18, Box 641 Bradford
Mountain Road
9/14/95 l 1:42 a.m. Setzer Residence 550 0.205 65.6 34-85
Rt. 18, Box 641 Bradford
Mountain Road
* All monitoring locations in Lenoir, North Carolina.
** Distances from monitoring location to blast are scaled off of available maps.
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SECTION 3.0
' SUMMARY
' 3.1 SUMMARY
The maximum peak particle velocity recorded during this time period at a residence near
' the Lenoir Quarry was 0,395 inches per second, or 39.5% of the maximum peak particle
velocity of 1.0 inch per second as established in the current mining permit for the quarry,
issued by the State of North Carolina. This event was recorded on July 31, 1995 at 1 1:02
' a.m., at the Setzer Residence, Route 18, Box 641, Bradford Mountain Road, Lenoir,
North Carolina. The residence is at a distance of approximately 500 feet east northeast of
the blast.
' The maximum air overpressure recorded during this time period was 118 decibels. This
reading was taken on July 21, 1995 at 11:47 a.m., also at the Setzer Residence. The home
' is located approximately 500 feet east northeast of the quarry blast .
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Figure B—1.—Safe levels of blasting vibration for houses using a combination of velocity and
displacement.
' From U.S. Bureau of Mines RI 8507, P. 73.
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' APPENDIX B
' BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION FORMS
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' SEISMOGRAMS
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4r, BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
Client H B, Mellot Operation Caldwell Stone
Address Bradford Mountain Road - Project Number 95586
Lenoir,North Carolina ' Date 7/21/95
Telephone [phone] ' Time of Blast 11.47 am
RECORDING DATA "
' Monitoring Location Set zer Residence Seismograph Location NE corner of house at back stairs
(Kim Laiklam-Tennent)
' Address Rt,18 Box 641 Bradford MI Road Distance and Direction to Blast from Struclu 550'AqE
Lenoir,-NC_28645 • to blast site
Seismograph Type DS-677 Operator Katie Broom
' Seismograph Scrial No. BM2013 ' Witness
Trigger Levels Geophone 0 04 in/see Trigger Levels Microphone 110 decibels
DRILLING DATA
' No, of Holes 105 Hole Diameter 3 112" Dept 10'-3 Spacing 7' Burden 7'
Blast Location Shot#33 Stemming_ 7 14' Bench 4th/Floor
Material Blasted Gneiss Blaster Horace Riggs
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EXPLOSIVE DATA
' Type Weight Cap Manufacturer _ ICI Explosives USA,Inc.
Delays Surface Handidets
Apex 2 114 x 16 55 lbs Delays Downhole Handidets
' Pellite Bags_ 3950 Ibs Electric Masterdets(ignition)
1 lb. G. Booster 105 lbs Series No. nla
SuMrFrac 2 x 8 _ 23 lbs Minimum Delay 8 milliseconds Duration of Event 61 ltns
Apex 2 314 x 16 1100 lbs Maximum HolesfDclay 3
' ANFO 2700 lbs Maximum Pounds/Delay 104.7
Scaled Distance_ 53.9 iVlbs'/2
Powder Factor 2.1
' Total 3,982 lbs Cu. Yds. Tonnage__(est.) 8,378.9
WEATHER
' General Description mostly cloud Temperature approx. 85 degrees F
Wind Speed_ negligible Wind Direction negligible
' SEISMOGRAPH READINGS s
Transverse(•T) 0,090 in/see Vertical (V) 0.065 in/scc
' Longitudinal or Radial(L or R)0,085 -in/sec Air Overpressure 118 decibels
Frequency Data: (T) 51 hz (V) 51 hT
(L or R) 73 }1z Air hz
SIGNATURES
KSG Personnel Katie Broom Client David M. Williamson
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CODE : '; ' �,.. :�;. D0135I9Y.2SI
.TIME `& DATE " r;:R:. Long. at 11:47: 16 Jul 21, 1995
. TRIGGER SOURCE };,;:�;Geo 'or, M i c 0.040 in/sec 110.0 dB(A)
' RECORD;:,TIME�;`.��;=yy;r;;:11 2 sec. stored in Format 3
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LOCATION' ;F; , ° tiLENOIR, NC
' CLI ENT_.*, `+, '" - HB MELLOT
USER .�;� tE. i;.'.�'E'I' • KSG
NOTESr ' ;� . SETZER RESIDENCE, BRADFORD MT. ROAD
' SCALED DISTANCE N/A ; ;
PEAK VECTOR SUM ' k0. 118 in/sec at 530 ms
MICROPHONE .`. A >IGHTING
PK AIR ,.� ` 'f
(A) at 587 ms
ZC, FREQ' ' �;ti;�."
BATTERY LEVEL ��,;Y;�; 6.5,.volts
TRAN VERT LONG
PPV ' ': ! �' +F 0. 090 0.065 0.085 in/sec
' ZC FREQ �' 1 Hz
FFT FREQ 41 32 33 Hz
TIME• (REL.TO TRIG) • • 530 431 529 ms
' ACCEL 0. 09 0. 08 0. 08 g
1/4 WAVE DISP • 0.0009 0. 0002 0. 0004 in
SENSORCHECK - Passed Passed Passed
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Fb?.6 4St3,8 FT �S 0.5 FR=7.8 45R-3.5
INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp = 516
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CODE D013519Y.2Sx ]FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
TRANSVERSE .
Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0005pin/sec/div ,
' X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
' VERTICAL
Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0002 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
' 10 Hz/div
LONGITUDE
Y AMPLITUDE:
0.0005 in/sec/div ,
' X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
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BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
Client_H. B.Mellot _ _ _ Operation Caldwell Stone
Address Bradford Mountain Road Project Number 95586
Lenoir,North Carolina ' Date 7/26195
Telephone [phone] Time of Blast 11:47 am
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RECORDING DATA
' Monitoring Location Setzer Residence Seismograph Location NE corner of house at pack stairs
(Kim Laiklam-Tcnnent)
' Address-Rt. 18 Box 641 Bradford Mt Road Distance and Direction to Blast from Structur 550' E
Lenoir,NC 28645 to blast site
Seismograph Type DS-677- '' Operator Katie Broom
Seismograph Serial No. BM2013 ' Witness
Trigger Levels Geophone- 0,04 in/sec Trigger Levels Microphone 110 decibels
DRILLING DATA
No. of Holes " 49 Hole Diameter 3 112" Depth 32'-33' pacing 7' Burden 7'
Blast Location Shot#34 Stemmiir 6'- 18' Bench 41h West
' Material Blasted . Gneiss Blaster Horace_Biggs _
EXPLOSIVE DATA
Type Weight Cap Manufacturer_ _ ICI Explosives USA,Inc.
Delays Surface
Apex 2 114 __ . 55 lbs Delays Downhole Handidets B20
' Apex 2 314 660 lbs Electric - Masterdets 917,425.#42
G, Booster 49 lbs Series No. 1
ANFO 2700 lbs ,Minimum Delay Duration of Event 418rns
Maximum Holes/Delay. 2
Maximum Pounds/Delay 149.5
' Scaled Distance 45 iilkbs'/z
Powder Factor 1.6
' Total 3.664 lbs Cu. Yds. Tonnage 6,002.4
WEATHER
tGeneral Description__ clear/partly cloudy Temperature approx. 90 degrees F
Wind Speed variable Wind Direction Northivest
SEISMOGRAPII READINGS
Transverse(7) 0.270 in/sec Vertical(V) 0.240 in/sec
' Longitudinal or Radial (L or R)0.210 inlscc Air Overpressure 69.6 decibels
Frequency Data: M 64 lix (V) 43 lax
(L or R) 57 lix Air 11x
SIGNATURES
KSG Personnel ' Katie Broom Client David 1A. Williamson
Kleen Sites Geoservices, Inc. (KSG) 803/957-7988 Homeowner not rQr home. (Heard evidence of someone Dome
1741 Calks Ferry Road,Lexington, South Carolina 29073 a time of shot but no one answered door.)

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EVENT SUAMARY SHEET
EVENT TYPE Full Waveform
SERIAL NO. 2013 V5. 3-677
CODE D0135IJ7 .EOI
TIME & DATE Tran. at 11:47 : 12 Jul 26, 1995
' TRIGGER SOURCE Geo or Mic 0. 040 in/sec 110. 0 dB(A)
RECORD TIME 3 sec. stored in Format 3
' LOCATION LENOIR, NC
CLIENT HB MELLOT
USER t KSG
NOTES SETZER RESIDENCE, BRADFORD MT. ROAD
' SCALED DISTANCE N/A
PEAK VECTOR SUM - 0.318 in/sec at 214 ms
MICROPHONE TING
1 PK_ AIR ' '- 69.b (A) at 320 ms
ZC FREQ
BATTERY' LEVEL ,�,+ 6. 6 volts
TRAM VERT LONG
PPV 0.270 0.240 0. 210 in/sec
' ZC FREQ 3 5 Hz
FFT FREQ 46 70 46 H2
' TIME (REL.TO TRIG) 213 219 205 ms
ACCEL 0.25 0.28 0. 24 9
1/4 WAVE ❑ISP 0. 0009 0. 0006 0. 0010 in
SENSORCHECK Passed Passed Passed
1 R0.8 OM3,7 M7.8 451�3,4 Ft7,8 4S�3.4
INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp = 516
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TIME SCALE: 50 msec/div 2. 195 sec/page TRIGGER =
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CODE D0135IJ7.EOI FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
TRANSVERSE
' Y AMPLITUDE:
0.001❑ in/sec/div
' X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
' VERTICAL
Y AMPLITUDE:
' 0. 0005 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
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' Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0010 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
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BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
' Client H.B.Mellot Operation• Cald vell_Stone_ „
Address Bradford Mountain Road Project Number 95586
Lenoir,North Carolina Date 7126195
Telephone [phone] Time of Bias( 11:49 am
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RECORDING DATA
' Monitoring Location Selzer Residence Seismograph Location NE corner of house at back stairs
Kim Laiklarn-Tennent
' Address Rt, 18•Box 641 Bradford_Mt_Road -. Distance and Direction to Blast from S(rudu G00' NE
Lenoir,NC 28645 to blast site
Seismograph Type Operator Katie Broom
' Seismograph Serial No. BM2013 Wilness
Trigger Levels Geophone 0,04 in/sec Trigger Levels Microphone 110 decibels
DRILLING DATA
No.of Holes 61 • Hole Diameter 3 1/2" Dept T-8' Spacing 7' Burden 7'
Blast Location Sh 435 Stentmr 6'. Bench 2nd West
' Material Blasted Gneiss Pilaster Horace
EXPLOSIVE DATA
' Type Weight Cap Manufacturer ICI Exi2losivcs USA Inc.
Delays Surface
G. Booster#1 61 lbs Delays Downhole _ Handidct#20 _
Bag ANFO 400 lbs Electric_ Masterdct#17.#25,#42
Series No. I
Minimum Delay Duration of Even[ 476ms
' Maximum lioleslDelay 2
Maximum Pounds/Dclay 15.1
Scaled Distance 157,8 ftllbs%
Powder Factor 3.7
Total 461 Ibs Cu. Yds. Tonnage 1743.5
WEATHER
' General Description clear/partly cloudy Temperature approx, 90 dcgLecs_F_
Wind Speed variable Wind Direction_Northwest Y
' SEISMOGRAPH READING ppv less than 0.04 in/sec and/or air overpressure less that 110 decibe 9
Transverse iM in/sec Vertical (V) in/sec
Longi(udinal or Radial (L or R) in/sec Air Overpressure decibels
Frequency❑ala: ('I) liz (V) liz
(L or R) hz Air liz
SIGNATURES"-
KSG Personnel Katie Broom Client David A Williamson
' Kleen Sites Geo services ,Inc.(KSG) 803/957-7988 llomcowner not @ home. (14eard'evidence of someone Dome
1741 Calks Ferry Road,Lexington, South Carolina 29073 a lime of shot but no one answered door.)

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BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
Client H, B, Mellot Operation Caldwell Stone
Address Bradford Mountain Road Project Number 95586
Lenoir North Carolina Late 7/31195
Telephone [phone] Time of Blast 11:02 am
RECORDING DATA
' Monitoring Location Selzer Residence Seismograph Location NE corner of house at back stairs
.Eim_Laiklam-Tennent) _
' Address Rt, 18 Box 641 Bradford Mt Road Distance and Direction to Blast from Structur
Lenoir,NC 29645 to blast site
Seismograph Type DS-677 Operator Katie Broom
' Seismograph Serial No. BM2013 Witness
Trigger Levels Geophone 0.04 in/sec Trigger Levels Microphone 110 decibels
DRILLING DATA .
1 No.of Holes 45 Hole Diameter 3 112" DeptlrG' Spacing 7' Burden 7'
Blast Location Shot 436 Stemming- 7' - 15' Bench 4th West
' Material Blasted Gneiss Blaster Horace Biggs
EXPLOSIVE. DATA
' Type Weight Cap Manufacturer ICI Explosives USA,Inc.
Delays Surface Masterdet#17,#25,#42
Bag Pellite 3700 lbs - Delays Downhole Handidct 251500ms
' Apex 2 3/4 x 16 385 1bs Electric Mastcrdcl
#1 G.Booster 45•lbs Series No, I
Minimum Delay 8 milliseconds Duralion of Event 801ms
' Maximum Holes/Dclay 1
Maximum Pounds/Delay 91
Scaled Distance 52.4 Mbs'/z
Puwder Factor 1.33
' Total 4.130 lbs Cu. Yds. Tonnage5,512.5
WEATHER
General Description clear/partly cloudy Temperature 80 degrees F
Wind Speed variable Wind Direction West
' SEISMOGRAPH READINGS
Transverse('I') 0.305 in/sec Vertical(V) 0 175 ilvsec
Longitudinal or Radial (L or R)0.395 -in/sec Air Overpressure 69.4 decibels
Frequency Data: (T) 47 hz (V) nla hz
(L or R) 51 hz Air hz
' SIGNATURES
KSG Personnel Katie Broom Client David M. Williamson
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EVENT TYPE Full Waveform
SERIAL NO. 2013 V5.3-677
CODE D0135ISE.NYI
TIME & DATE Vert. at 11: 02:22 Jul 31, 1995
' TRIGGER SOURCE Geo or Mic 0.040 in/sec 110. 0 dB(A)
RECORD TIME 3 sec. stored in Format 3
LOCATION LENOIR, NC
' CLIENT HB MELLOT
USER KSG
NOTES SETZER RESIDENCE, BRADFORD MT. ROAD
' SCALED DISTANCE . N/A
PEAK VECTOR SUM 0.448 in/sec at 460 ms
MICROPHONE A ING
' PK AIR 69. 4 A) at 771 ms
ZC FREQ
BATTERY LEVEL 6. 5 volts
' TRAN VERT LONG
PPV 0. 30 .. 17 ('0. 39 5 in/sec
ZC FREQ 47 /A 1oHz
FFT FREQ 46 72 43 Hz
TIME (REL.TO TRIG) 671 . 256 214 ms
' ACCEL 0.33 0.25 0. 34
1/4 WAVE DISP 0. 0009 0.0005 0. 0012 in
SENSORCHECK' Passed Passed Passed
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INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp = 516
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CODE ❑0135ISE.NYI FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
TRANSVERSE
' Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0010 in/sec/div
' X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
• M1 F
' VERTICAL
Y AMPLITUDE:
0. ❑010 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
' 10 Hz/div
LONGITUDE
Y AMPLITUDE:•
0. 002❑ in/sec/div
' X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
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' FFT NOT APPLICABLE FOR MIC. CHANNEL WITH 'A' WEIGHTING
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Client_H�.B_Mellot _ Operation Caldwell Stone
Address Bradford Mountain Road Project Number 95586
' Lenoir North Carolina Date 7/31/95
Telephone [phone] Time of Blast 1110 am
RECORDING DATA
Monitoring Location Selzer Residence Seismograph Location NE corner of house at back stairs
(Kim Laiklam-Tennent] -
' Address Rt. 18 Box 641 Bradford Mt Road - Distance and Direction to Blast from Structu 450' NE
Lenoir,NC 28645 to blast site
Seismograph Type ❑S 677 Operator. Katie Broom
' Seismograph Serial No. BM2013 Witness
Trigger Levels Geoplione 0.04 inlsec Trigger Levels Microphone 110 decibels
DRILLING DATA
' No.of holes 50 Hole Diameter. 3 112" Deptl 33' �15' 13ench.
Burden 7'
Blast Location Shot#37 Stemm 3rd West
' Material Blasted Gneiss Blaster Horace Bi s
EXPLOSIVE DATA
' Type Weight Cap Manufacturer _ICI Explosives USA,Inc
Delays Surface Masterdel#17.#25.#42
G.Booster#1 50 lbs Delays Downhole Handidet
' Bag ANFO(Pellite) 2250 lbs Electric Masterdet
Apex 2 314 x 16 385 lbs Series No. 1
WR ANFO 750 lbs Minimum Delay 8 milliseconds Duration of Event 344ms
' Maximum Holes/Delay 2
Maximum Pounds/Delay 135.4
Scaled Distance 39.7 Nlbs'/2
Powder Factor 1.8
' Total 3_,435 lbs Cu.Yds. Tonnage 6125
WEATHER
' General Description___ clear/partly e_cloudy Temperature 80 degrees F
Wind Speed variable Wind Direction West
SEISMOGRAPH READING ppv less than 0.04 inlsec andlor air overpressure less that 110 decihel
Transverse(I') inlsec Vertical (V) in/sec
' Longitudinal or Radial(L or R) -in/sec Air Overpressure decibels
Frequency Data: (T) hr, (V)_ hi
(L or R) hz Air hz
' SIGNATURES
KSG Personnel Katie Broom Client ._David M, Williamson
1 Kleen Sites Geoservices,Inc, (KSG) 803/957-7988
1741 Calks Ferry Road,Lexington, South Carolina 29073

KLEEN
' SITES
GEOSERVICES `
BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
Client_ H.B. Mellot Operation Caldwell Stone
Address Bradford Mountain Road Project Number 95586
' Lenoir,North Carolina — Dale 819195
Telephone [phone] Time of Blast 10:59 am
' RECORDING DATA
Monitoring Location Setzcr Residence Seismograph Location NE corner of house at back stairs
(Kim Laiklam-_Tenncnt)
' Address Rt. 18 Box 641 Bradford Mt Road Distance and Direction to Blast from Struclu 450' NE
Lenoir,NC 28645 to blast site
Seismograph Type DS-677 Operator Katie Broom
' Seismograph Serial No, BM2013 Witness
Trigger Levels Geophone 0,04 in/sec Trigger Levels Microphone 110 decibels
DRILLING DATA
' No. of Holes 33 Hole Diameter 3 112" Dep 33' Spacing 7' Burden 7'
Blast Location Shot 438 Stemming 6' -7' Bench 3
' Material Blasted Gneiss Blaster Horace Biggs
EXPLOSIVE DATA
' Type Weight Cap Manufacturer ICI Explosives USA, Inc.
Delays Surface #17,#25.442
Apex-2 314 220 lbs Delays Do►vnhole Handidet
' #1 Boosters 33 lbs Electric Masterdet Ignition
WR ANFO 50 lbs Series No. I
Bap,ANFO 2600 lbs Minimum Delay 17 milliseconds Duration of Event 802ms
' Maximum HoleslDelay 2
Maximum Pounds/Delay 175.9 ftllbs%
Scaled Distance 34
Powder Factor 1.4
' Total 2,903 lbs Cu, Yds, Tonnage 4042.5
WEATHER
General Description cloudy Temperature _ 75_degrees F
Wind Speed variable (calm to breezy) Wind Direction Southeast
SEISMOGRAPH READINGS
Transverse(T) 0.250 —in/sec Vertical(V) 0.170 ilvsec
tLongitudinal or Radial (I,or R)0.345 in/sec Air Overpressure 71.4 decibels
Frequency Data: (T) 73 hx (V) 64 117
(L or R) 51 hz Air hz
' SIGNATURES
KSG Personnel Katie Broom Client David M. Williamson
Kleen Sites Geoservices, Inc. (KSG) $03/957-7988 (Homeowner representative present @ blast.) Homeowner/
1741 Calks Ferry Road,Lexington, South Carolina 29073 lenent not home @ time of blast.

KLEEN SITES GEOSERVICES (ASG) , INC.
1741' CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
803/957-7988
EVENT SUMMARY SHEET
EVENT TYPE Full Waveform
' SERIAL NO. 2013 V5.3-677
CODE D0135J92.JSI
TIME & DATE Tran. at 10:59: 52 Aug 9, 1995
TRIGGER. SOURCE Geo or Mic 0. 040 in/sec 110. 0 dB(A)
RECORD TIME 3 sec. stored in Format 3
' LOCATION LENOIR, NC
CLIENT HB MELLOT
USER KSG
NOTES SETZER RESIDENCE, BRADFORD MT. ROAD
' SCALED DISTANCE N/A
PEAK VECTOR SUM 0. 381 in/sec at 52 ms
MICROPHONE ING
PK AIR 71.4 d A) at 274 ms
ZC FREQ
BATTERY LEVEL 6. 5 volts
TRAN VERT LONG
PPV 0. 253 0. 174 0.341 Hz/Sec
' ZC FREQ
FFT FREQ 36 36 38 Hz
TIME (REL.TO TRIG) 164 152 53 ms
ACCEL 0. 27 0. 19 0. 28 9
1/4 WAVE DISP 0.0009 0.0006 0. 0011 in
SENSORCHECK Passed Passed Passed
1 F1,7.6 4S1:3,9 M7.8 4S1�3.6 M7.8 OSM.5
INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp = 516
CALIBRATE❑ ON Nov 8, 1994 by INSTANTEL INC.
1 Copyright m Instantel 1988-1994

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TIME SCALE: 50 msec/div 2 . 196 sec/page TRIGGER
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CODE D0135J92 .JSI FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
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TRANSVERSE .
' Y AMPLITUDE:
0.0005 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
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Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0010 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
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LONGITUDE
' Y AMPLITUDE:
0.0010 in/sec/div
' X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
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' FFT NOT APPLICABLE FOR MIC. CHANNEL WITH 'A' WEIGHTING
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KLEEN
SITES
ot, GEOSERVICES
BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
Client H, B, Mellot Operation Caldwell Stone
Address Bradford Mountain Road Project Number 95586
' Lenoir,North Carolina_ Date 819 95
Telephone [phone] Time of Blast 11:28 am
RECORDING DATA
' Monitoring Location Setter Residence Seismograph Location NE corner of house at back stairs
Kim Laiklam-Tennent)
' Address Rt. 18 Box 641 Bradford Mt Road Distance and Direction to BIast from Stnictur 400' NE
Lenoir NC 28645 to blast site
Seismograph Type DS-077 Operator Katie Broom
Seismograph Serial No. BM2013 Witness
' Trigger Levels Geophone 0.04 inlsec `Trigger Levels Microphone 110 decibels
DRILLING DATA
No. of Holes 54 Hole Diameter 3 112" Depth 11' -22' acing 7' Burden 7'
Blast Location Shot#39 Stemm 6' -7' Bertctt 2nd
' Material Blasted ' Gneiss Blaster Horace Biggs __
EXPLOSIVE DATA
t Type Weight Cap Manufacturer ICI Explosives USA, Inc,
Delays Surface #17-#25,#42
Apex 2 314 110 lbs Delays Downhole Handidet
#1 Boosters 54lbs Electric_ Masterdet Ignition
Bag ANFO 1450 Ibs Series No. I
Minimum Delay i7 milliseconds Duration of Event 877ms
' Maximum HoIes/Delay 2
Maximum Pounds/Delay 59,7
Scaled Distance 51.9 Nibs'/z
Powder Factor 1.6
' Total I 614 lbs Cu, Yds,_ Tonnage 2642
WEATHER
' General Description_ cloudy Temperature 75 degrees F _
Wind Speed variable calm to brec Wind Direction West
' SEISMOGRAPH READINGS
Transverse(T) 0.150 in/sec Vertical (V) 0,125 in/sec
1 Longitudinal or Radial(L or R)0.150 in/sec ,fir Overpressure 67.4 decibels
Frequency Data: (T) 51 hr. (1 85 hr
(L or R) 57 hx Air hz
SIGNATURES
KSG Personnel Katie Broom Client David M. Williamson
Kleen Sites Geoservices,Inc, (KSG) 803/957-7988 (Homeowner representative present rr blast.) Homeo►$rnerl
1741 Calks Ferry Road,Lexington,South Carolina 29073 tenent not home @ time of blast.

ALEEN SITES GEOSERVICES (KSG) . INC.
1741'CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
' 803/957-7988
EVENT SUMMARY SHEET_
0
EVENT TYPE Full Waveform
' SERIAL NO. 2013 V5. 3-677
CODE D0135J93.W6I
TIME & DATE Tran. at 11:28:54 Aug 9, 1995
' TRIGGER SOURCE Gea or Mic 0.040 in/sec 110. 0 dB(A)
RECORD TIME 3 sec. stored in Format 3
LOCATION LENOIR, NC
CLIENT HB MELLOT
USER KSG
NOTES SETZER RESIDENCE, BRADFORD MT. ROAD
' SCALED DISTANCE N/A
PEAK VECTOR SUM 0. 189 in/sec at 198 ms
' MICROPHONE TING
PK AIR 67.4 c
W(A) at 237 ms
ZC FREQ
BATTERY LEVEL 6 .5 volts
TRAN VERT LONG
PPV 0.175 0 .12 0. 15 in/sec
ZC FREQ 5 7 Hz
FFT FREQ 38 75 39 Hz
' TIME (REL.TO TRIG) 198 214 277 ms
ACCEL 0. 19 0.19 0.16 9
1/4 WAVE DISP 0. 0007 0. 0003 0.0005 in
SENSORCHECK Passed Passed Passed
1
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1
1
M73 OM3.9 F1�7.8 4SR=3,6 M7.8 4Sik3.5
INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp = 516
' CALIBRATED ON Nov 8, 1994 by INSTANTEL INC.
1 Copyright m Instantel, 1988-1994

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' AMPLITUDE SCALE:GEO: 0.050 i.n/sec/div MIC: 5.❑ dS(A) /di,v
TIME SCALE: 5❑ msec/div 2 . 196 sec/page TRIGGER =
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KLEEN SITES GEOSERVICES (KSG) , INC.
1741 'CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
' 803/957-7988
CODE D0135J93.W6I FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
TRANSVERSE
' Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 001.0 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
VERTICAL
Y AMPLITUDE:
' 0. 0002 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
LONGITUDE
Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0005 in/sec/dims
' X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
1
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' FFT NOT APPLICABLE FOR MIC. CHANNEL WITH 'A' WEIGHTING
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CEOSEItV10ES
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BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION
1.
Client H, B. Mellot Operation Caldwell Stone
Address Bradford Mountain Road Project Number 95586
' Lenoir,North Carolina Date 8/14/95
Telephone 704n57-0741 Time of Blast 11:42 am
RECORDING DATA
Monitoring Location Setxer Residence Seismograph Location NE corner of house at back stairs
(Kim Laiklam-Tennent}
' Address Rt 18 Box 641 Bradford Mt Road Distance and Direction to Blast from Structun 550'—Ef4E
Lenoir,NC 28645 _ to blast site
Seismograph Type DS-677 Operator Katie Broom
Seismograph Serial No, BM2013 Witness
' Trigger Levels Geaplione 0,04 in/sec Trigger Levels Microphone 110 decibels
DRILLING DATA
' No. of Holes 48 Hole Diameter 3 112" Depth 19' -33' acing 7' Burden 7'
Blast Location Shot#40 Sicmm 6' -21' Bertch 4lh Wesl
' Material Blasted Gneiss Blaster Biii Bril[on_ _„
EXPLOSIVE DATA
' Type Weight Cap Manufacturer ICI Ex losives 6SA Inc,
Delays Surface HTDs 25ms(#17.#42)
Apex 2 314 x 16 550 lbs Delays Downlioic Handidet(500 ins)
' 41 G. Boosters 48 lbs ElecPric Masterdet 90
Pellite 3050 lbs Series No. 1
Minimum Delay 8 milliseconds Duration of Event 885ms
' Maximum Holes/Delay 2
Maximum Pounds/Delay 141.5
Scaled Distance 46.25 Nlbs'/a
Powder Factor 1.5
' Total 1648 lbs Cu. Yds. Tonnage 5488
WEATHER
General Description sunny/clear Temperalurc approx. 90 do rces F
Wind Speed variable Wind Direction West
' SEISMOGRAPH READINGS
Transverse(I") 0.150 in/scc Vertical (V) 0,180 in/sec
Longitudinal or Radial(L or R)0.205 in/sec Air Overpressure 65.6 decibels `
Frequency Dala: (1) 34 Iiz (V) 85 hz
(L or R) 43 hz Air h7
' SIGNATURES
KSG Personnel Katie Broom Client David M. Williamson
Kleen Sites Geoservices, Inc. (KSG) 8031957-7988 (Homeowner representative present-Gene Harrell)
1741 Calks Ferry Road,Lexington, South Carolina 29073 Evidence of someone home but did not answer door.

' KLEEN SITES GEOSERVICES (KSG) , INC.
1741 CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
' 803/957-7988
EVENT SUMMARY SHEET
EVENT TYPE Full Waveform
SERIAL NO. 2013 V5. 3-677
CODE D0135JID.VOI
TIME & DATE Vert. at 11:42 :36 Aug 14, 1995
' TRIGGER SOURCE Ge❑ or Mic 0. 040 in/sec 110. 0 dB(A)
RECORD TIME 3 sec. stored in Format 3
LOCATION LENOIR, NC
CLIENT HB MELLOTT
USER KSG
NOTES SETZER RESIDENCE
' BRADFORD MT RD
SCALED ❑ISTANCE N/A
1 PEAK VECTOR SUM 0.226 in/sec at 385 ms
MICROPHONE ING
PK AIR 65.6 d A) at 231 ms
ZC' FREQ
' BATTERY LEVEL 6.5 volts
TRAN VERT LONG
PPVQ fO- 15 Q180
0. 205 in/sec '
ZC FRE 34 Hz
' FFT FREQ 40 74 46 Hz
TIME (REL.TO TRIG) 326 290 385 ms
ACCEL 0. 19 0.32 0.29 g
1/4 WAVE DISP 0.0015 0.0004 0. 0008 in
' SENSORCHECK Passed Passed Passed
1
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INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp = 516
CALIBRATED ON Nov 8, 1994 by INSTANTEL INC.
Copyright cw, Instantel 1988-1994

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' AMPLITUDE SCALE:GEO: 0. 050 .in/sec/div MIC: 5. 0 dB(A) /div
TIME SCALE: 50 msec/div 2. 196 sec/sage TRIGGER =
' Copyright cm:, Instantel 198E--1994

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1741 -CALKS FERRY RD, LEXINGTON, SC
' 803/957-7988
CODE D0135JID.VOI FREQUENCY SPECTRUM
TRANSVERSE
Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0005 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
' VERTICAL
Y AMPLITUDE:
' 0. 0005 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
' 10 Hz/div IL
LONGITUDE
' Y AMPLITUDE:
0. 0010 in/sec/div
X FREQUENCY:
10 Hz/div
1
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FFT NOT APPLICABLE FOR MIC. CHANNEL WITH 'A' WEIGHTING
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
Aomm% r
AND NATURAL RESOURCES D E N R
FAX TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET
DATE. giL-v Li�
FROM:
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
P.Q. BOX 27657
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27611
(919) 7334574
FAX NUMBER: 733-2876
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COMPANYIDEPARTMENT.•
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David M. Williamson
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
( 704) 757-0741
( 704 ) 757-3263 fax
Mr. Tracy Davis � .RECEIVED
Mining Specialist Quality Section
;F DEHIIIR
Land }P.C. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611 •f
8/18/95 LAND QUALITY !�FrT,�.
Dear Mr ., Davis:
On 8/17/95, H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc. , using ICI
Explosives, Inc. as blasting contractor, made a blast (Shot #42
of 1995) at the Caldwell Stone Company quarry in Lenoir, NC that
exceeded the allowable limit as specified in our mining permit.
Two seismographs were used to monitor the blast. The seismographs
were provided and operated by Kleen Sites Geoservices of
Salisbury, NC. One seismograph recorded an air overpressure of
130 dBL, two dBL higher than the permitted level of 128 dBL. The
second seismograph recorded only 53 dBL. Peak particle velocities
were low, 0.050 in/sec for the first machine, and 0 .040 in/sec
for the second machine. There was no flyrock, and there were no
complaints from neighbors. Blasting operations at the site have
been temporarily suspended pending further investigation of this
incident.
This shot was on the east wall of the quarry, and was in a
new area we have been developing. It was the first shot made in
this area since our Company has been operating at this site. The
material blasted was decomposed granite ranging from almost dirt
to fairly solid rock at the bottom of the face. All material shot
was too hard to be removed by either our bulldozer or hydraulic
excavator. This shot was located along the quarry highwall, which
has not been worked in several years. After examining the face of
the shot, and the remaining highwall below the shot, it appears
as if there was insufficient burden to contain the energy in this
decayed material . The shot was designed using the burden and
spacing that has worked well on many previous shots in this same
type of material, though at different locations in the quarry. I
plan to review this situation with the representatives from ICI
Explosives to determine the specific changes to make to future
shots in this area to prevent this level of air overpressure from
recurring.
Copies of the blasting report, and blast monitoring report
for both seismographs used are enclosed for your inspection.
We request permission to resume blasting operations on
Tuesday, August 22, 1995. The blasts scheduled next will be on

the west side ❑f the quarry where all shots made this year have
been well within the permitted levels.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Sincerely, q
David M. Williamson
General Superintendent
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
cc: Paul C. Mellott, Jr.
Carl G. Bayer
Kleen-Sites Geo services
file

ICI Explosives USA Inc.
BLASTING REPORT
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Consumer ./� .-z F��p �rJ _, Operation
Address , Job address � rr✓�-�-
Delivery ticket# , Purchase order#
BLAST DATA: Shot number E2. Date �.': r , Time
No. Holes _ , Diameter 3 in., Depth /K - 2, rve.,�
Burden ft., Spacing ft., Subdrilling ft., Stemming depth ft.
Material used to stem _ ,}"�> > ,.Type of shot
Bench No. , Specific blast location =`4 r Y .
E Material being blasted tij. ct- , S.G. or Tons yd3
f
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Blasters name Signature c-- • r �' , ,
Blasters license No. �'G �� , State
Explosives used: Firing information:
C� _- • n , Z lbs. E.B. Detonators Brand �:yy •- �'
S:2'z lbs. Non-electric Dets. Brand
lbs. Blasting device (check one)
E �
lbs. Conventional , Sequential
lbs. Non-electric firing device
lbs. Identification -z
Total weight of expl. Z45'r lbs. Type of series
Average load per delay lbs. No. of series , Interval ms.
Estimated tons or yds3 /�_ ��.j Delay connectors
Powder factor /, tons/lb lbs.tyd3 Estimated cost per ton yd
4 gNa:ximum weight of explosives detonated within any 8 millisecond period
Maximum number of holes or decks detonated within any 8 millisecond period
Nearest building*: Distance t' ft. Direction
*Dwelling, School, Church, Hospital or commercial building, etc. (other than consumer's bldgs.)
Weather , Temp. 42, Wind direction /(-/ , Velocity mph
Scaled distance //c)'I , Were mats or other protection used yes
Was seismograph used _r� yes no, Readings P.P.V. -_• ins., P.O.P.
Special conditions
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Client t M.." i A7 -(-= - Operation G!*],=n��'�L1 �� k�E
Address 17 - [- 'k Project Number_ 9 a Cry _
I MC, Z -5 Date._1"I A t t -)
Telephone Time of Blast l l' 4A&i-1 w
RECORDING DATA
Monitoring Locations;h '-= " Seismograph LocationF(MIL Or
P-C LX7- 1b , Ems: 35
Address 3[��,t [��<<�_ ��IZ 1L1� _ Distance and Direction to Blast from Structure 1-042
NX— 1�4� t K r
Seismograph Type 11` Operator
Seismograph Serial No. Witness
Trigger Levels Geophone O-C)�iy k111111--L& Trigger Levels Microphone I
DRILLING DATA
No,of Hales_ 3 _Hole Diameter 3_��^ Depth 1 t._ LZ Spacin Burden]
Blast Location I -i F 2- Stemming 6,--1 Bench I-A
Material Blasted Blaster r
LC-cGh �o [:r �tiG'_i tip :'t4.D j
EXPLOSIVE DATA
16Type Weight Cap Manufacturer t l L X i' ;U
Delays Surface
k4�V-G-1 —x,C— ��-_ _ Z ��_��, Delays Downttole_
C"Y Z nr `� 3[� r Electric kAA�sT F--tl_�>1;;T 7 -t:L 1-.i ±k
1p C�j�_►}f�^ lg w�r� 1�r5 Series No.
Minimum Delay ?L-w,6. Duration of Event 3A
Maximum Holes/Delay 1 _-
Maximum Pounds/Delay a5 .!5 l t
ScaledDistance 110, 1
Powder Factor
Total _] 3 -1 Cu.Yds. Tonnage ,
WEATHER
General Description� n-► L {.0 �.� �tt1F��' Temperature ^- 90'
Wind Speed�lsrat,c � Wind Direction _n to i L -
SEISMOGRAPH READINGS
Transverse M O• Q40 inlsec Vertical(V) ❑ •Dz0 in/sec:
Longitudinal or Radial (L or R)_ Q,D 15 inlsec Air Overpressure 3 _decibels
Frequency Data; ('I') hz (V) hz
(L or R) hz Air hz
SIGNATURES
KSG Personne Client i
Kleen Sites Geoservices,Inc. (KSG) 8031957-7988
1741 Calks Ferry Road,Lexington, South Carolina 29073
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BLAST MON][TORING INFORMATION h�
Client 11_ hA i=_l,1 f'' T "�_.,E G . 11�� Operation
Addres5����r�E=fi>��L- _ f l t� ,4 ►�E lf�, Project Number
1 \1 C Date o N n CZ '2 5
Telephone [ 1(,L :I51 -z�4 1_ Time of Blast 11'. AA LM
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RECORDING DATA
Monitoring Location
oniitorinngLocation S�i 7-J--- - �L���,1 tt�Y Seiissmogr[aaphrLyocatio-n^_h�
V�V L� \!� ��_��`" V�"�L _ -_lam- T'3•Ll.�- riL�t iL�..3 _ _,L
Address Distance and Direction to Blast from Structure t
Lg:�jG11Z I � 7_`f�'�} �a _ e i r 1 i
Seismograph Type k Operator_
Seismograph Serial No. - Witness
Trigger Levels Geophone - _ Trigger Levels Microphone `
DRILLING DATA
No. of Holes 32- Hole Diameter 31�z � Depth\Ip• Z L� .Spacing Burden �
Blast Location s Z Stemming [a- -I' Bench lam' t5&1,'T
Material Blasted 'C n 1 till i (, (�1.',1 � Blaster^1h- .E:- t��C-,�
�' U, -Z'Dh. Gt-
EXPLOSIVE DATA
WYPC Weight Cap Manufacturer �{,I V--X P Q�;S
Delays Surface
1t G-1 NDV-.TC- 32. 1 bs Delays Downhole LM hj N r%v�T; 7e,-
Electric k-kA^7(��iT7_tNF"T , -U
Series No. _-
Minimum Delay j ms Duration of Events M5
Maximum Holes/Delay I
Maximum Pounds/Delay 3 5 ,-5' l
Sealed Distance- L1
Powder Factor -
Total l 1 -�1 Cu.Yds. Tonnage l Zl; �
WEATHER
General Description_r!`�['r L'I U� Y 1�y Temperature
Wind Speed az ��J 1�T U L.F _ Wind Direction_ICI �- —
SEISMOGRAPH READINGS �jC C.
Transverse(Tl in/sec Vertical(V) in/sec:
Longitudinal or Radial(L or R) in/sec: Air Overpressure decibels
Frequency Data: (T) hz (V) hz
(L or R) hz Air hz
SIGNATURES
OKSG Personnel, ' Client,
Kleen Sites Geoservices, Inc. (KSG) 8031957-7998
1741 Calks Fery Road,Lexington,�South 1Carolinay 29073 r _
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Permit No.,: 14-07
Permitteet: Caldwell Stone Company
Mine Name*: hiller Hill Quarry
Blast Report No.': 26 Date of Blast*: 06/23/55 Time of Blastt: 11:35 AM
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): Dt = 35D.0
W = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pwods): Wt = 88.0
SD : Scaled Distance: SD : D/W'G.5 SD = 37.31013
V = Peak Particle velocity (inches per second): V = 160 (SD)"-1.6 V : O,489 Q•z7-
(tmax, limit in mining permit is: V = �_ ips)
Based on !norm distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph Ups): Vt = 0
DS - Distance from blast to seismograpb (ft): DSt = 0
d = Distance from blast to second location! (ft): dt = 0
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV = V(DSfd)"1.5 PPV = W
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined Airblastf Overpressure (psi): P = 92 (Df W'0.33)"-1.2 P = 0.427511
To convert (psi) to AW: (P/2.9 x 10'-9)log x 20 P = 163,371
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure ON: AB = P AL) - 35 01, (for quarry situation) AB = 128.37
(tsax. limit in mining permit is: AB = (?.h dBL)
@T. Davis 6/24/94

LAND QUALITY SK710H BLASTING ANALYSIS WORILSHBSP
(� = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No,,: 14-07
Permittee': Caldwell Stone CWy
Mine Name: Miller Hill Quarry
Blast Report No.': 27 Date of Blast': 06/27/95 Time of Blast': 11:48 AM
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D - Distance to closest of#site occupied structure {ft7: Dt = 350.0
K = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (Ands): K' = 98.2
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = DIW15 +, SD = 35.11932 ryN�-f►i..�
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second) V ; 160 {SD)" 1.6 V = 0.534 p. +
('max, limit in mining permit is: V = 1,0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the'seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V : Particle velocity wasured by the seismograph (ips): Vt = 0
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph eft): D5' = 0
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d' = 0
PPV - Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure tips):
PPV = V(DSJd)`l.5 PPV = ERR
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined AirblastJOverpressure (psi): P.= 82 (DJN"0.33)'-1.2 P = 4.445487
To convert (psi) to (dBL): 0J2.9 x 10"-9)log x 20 P = 163.7482
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (Z): AB = P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB = 128.75 �7.0
(*max. limit in mining permit is: AB = 11,b dBL)
@T, Davis 6124J94

LAND QUALITY SK71ON BLASTING ANALYSIS WORKSHBBT
[� = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.,: 14.07
Permittee*: Caldwell Stone Conpany
Mine Nam': Miller Hill Quarry
Blast Report No.': 28 Date of Blast': 06/30/95 Time of Blast*: 11:10 AM
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 350,0
x = Maxiis m pounds of explosives per delay (pounds). N* = 158.6
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SD = Scaled Distance: SD = DIN 5 SD : 27.79179
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V = 160 (SD)"-1,6 V = 0,793 �• l—�
(*max, limit in mining permit is: V = •o ips)
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Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips). V* = 0
DS : Distance fro®blast to seismograph (f0: DS' = 0
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft) d' = 0
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV= V(DSfd)"1.5 PPV = 0
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi): P= 82 (Df W^0.33)"-1.2 P = 0.539824
To convert [psi) to (dBLI: (P12.9 x 10"-9)log x 20 P = 165,3971
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (R): AB,. P (dBL) • 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB = 130.40 11-7
('max. limit in mining permit is: AB = dBL)
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LAND QIIA M WrION BLASTING ANALYSIS WORKSHM
(' = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.': 14-07
Permittee+: Caldwell Stone Company
Mine Name'; Miller gill Quarry
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Blast Report No,': 29 Date of Blast': 07/07/95 Time of Blast': 11:23 AM
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D' = 350,0
N = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pot nds): Wt = 92.5
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = D/W"0,5 SO = 3639127
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V = 160 (SD)"-1,6 V = 0.509
('max, limit in mining perodt is: v = ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows;
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V' = 0
US = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft1: DS' = 0
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d' = 0
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV = V{DSjd)"1.5 PPV = BRR
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P -- Unconfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi): P = 82 (DjW"0.33)°-1.2 P 2 0.436038
To convert (psi) to AW: (P/2,9 x 10"-9)log x 20 P = 163.5425
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (&): AB!-- P (dBLJ - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB = 128.54 �?lL
('max. limit in mining permit is: AB = LTc�_dBL)
@T. Davis 6/24/94

LAND QUALITY SKTION BLASTING ANALYSIS WDRKSHID3T
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Permit No,': 14-07
Permittee': Caldwell Stone Company
Mine Names: Miller Hill Quarry
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Blast Report No.': 30 Date of Blast: 67/11/95 Time of Blast*: 12:44 PM
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft), D' = 350.0
W = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds), W' = 31.8
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = DIW"0.5 SD = E 0661
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V = 160 (SD)'-1,6 V = 0,217 Z,a�
(imax. limit in mining permit is: V = 1.0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph lips): V' = 0
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS1 = 0
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft):! d+ : 0
PPV = Theoretical peak Particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips)
PPV = V(DS1d)"1.5 PPV = M
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined AirblastlOverpressure (psi): P = 82 tDJW1.33)"-1.2 P = 0,295689
To convert (psi) to (dBL): (P12,9 x 10"-9)log x 20 P _ 159.8699
AB = Confined AirblastlOverpressure IdBL): AB'= P OBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB = 124.67
(}max. limit in mining permit is: AB = L dBLj
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LAND QUALITY SK71ON BLASTING ANALYSIS WORKSM
(, = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.*: 14-07
Permittee*: Caldwell Stone Company
Mine Name*: Miller Hill Quarry
Blast Report No,*: 31 Date of Blast*: 67/13/95 Time of Blast*: 01:34 PM
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 350.0
N : Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): N! = 141.0
SO = Scaled Distance: SD : D/W'0.5 SD = 29,47532 Lix�•�
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V = 160 (SD)'-1,6 V = 0,713
(,max. limit in mining permit is: V = 1•°1 ips)
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Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V, = 0
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS, = 0
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft) d* = 0
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV = V(DS/d)"1.5 PPV = BRR
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi): P 82 (Df W'0,33)"-1.2 P = 0.515256
To convert (Psi) to On): 0/2.9 x 10"-9)log x 20 P = 164.9925
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (dBL): AB : P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB : 129.99
(,max. limit in mining permit is: AB =I 24� dBL)
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(* = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No,,: 14-07
Permittee*: Caldwell Stone Company
Mine Name*: Miller Hill Quarry
Blast Report No.': 32 Date of Blast*: 07/17/95 Time of Blast*: 12:33 PM
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 350.0
W = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): W* = 172,0
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = DJW"0,5 SD = 26.68725
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V = 160 (SD)"-1.6 V = 0,836 0,
('max, limit in mining permit is: V = -L�- ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V* = 0
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS* = 0
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d* = 0
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV = V(DS/d)15 PPV = ERR
Airblast {Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi): P = 82 (D/W"0.33)"-1.2 P : 0.557444
To convert (psi) to (M): (P/2,9 x 10"-9)log x 20 P = 165,6761
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (dBL): AB = P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB = 130.68 jl�{
(*@ax. limit in mining permit is: AB = [Vb dBL)
WT. Davis 6/24/94

LAND QUALITY SK71ON BLASTING ANALYSIS WDRXSHO
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Permit No.*: 14-07
Permittee*: Caldwell Stone Company
Mine Name*: Miller Hill Quarry
Blast Report No,*: 42 Date of Blast': 08117f 95 Tim of Blast*: 11:44 AM
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 700.0
W = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): W* = 35.5
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = D/W"0,5 SD = 11;.4854 1
V = Peak Particle Velocity finches per second): V : 160 (SD)"•1.6 V : 0,078 D.o<
(*max, limit in mining permit is: V = Jo ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograpb and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): v' -- 0
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS* = 0
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d* _ , 0
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV = V(DS/d)"1.5 PPV = BRR
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi): P = 82 (D/W"0.33}"-1.2 P = 0.129893
To convert (psi) to MW: (P/2.9 x 10"-9)log x 20 P = 153,0238
AB : Confined Airblast/Overpressure (dBL): AB = P OBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB : 118.02 L
(*max, limit in mining permit is: AB : dU)
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FROM : N. B.MELLOTT. Inc. PHONE N0. : 7047573263 Aug. 18 1555 03: 1EPM P1
David M. Williamson
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
(704) 757-0741
( 704) 757-3263 fax
Mr. Tracy Davis RECEIVED �
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section DEHNR
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
AUG
8/16/95
Dear Mr. Davis: LAND QUALITY SECTION
On 8/17/95, H.B. Mellott. Estate, Inc. , using ICI
Explosives, Inc. as blasting contractor, made a blast (Shot #42
of 1995) at the Caldwell Stone Company quarry in Lenoir, NC that
exceeded the allowable limit as specified in our mining permit.
Two seismographs were used to monitor the blast. The seismographs
were provided and operated by Kleen Sites Geoservices of
Salisbury, NC. One seismograph recorded an air overpressure of
130 dBL, two dBL higher than the permitted level of 128 dBL. The
second seismograph recorded only 53 dBL. Peak particle velocities
were low, 0.050 in/sec for the first machine, and 0.040 in/sec
for the second machine. There was no flyrock, and there were no
complaints from neighbors. Blasting operations at the site have
been temporarily suspended pending further investigation of this
incident.
This shot was on the east wall of the quarry, and was in a
new area we have been developing. It was the first shot made in
this area since our Company has been operating at this site. The
material blasted was decomposed granite ranging from almost dirt
to fairly solid rock at the bottom of the face. All material shot
was too hard to be removed by either our bulldozer or hydraulic
excavator. This shot was located along the quarry highwall, which
has not been worked in several• years. After examining the face of
the shot, and the remaining highwali below the shot, it appears
as if there was insufficient burden to contain the energy in this
decayed material . The shot was designed using the burden and
spacing that has worked well on many previous shots in this same
type of material, though at different locations in the quarry. I
plan to review this situation with the representatives from ICI
Explosives to determine the specific changes to make to future
shots in this area to prevent this level of air overpressure from
recurring.
Copies of the blasting report, and blast monitoring report
for both seismographs used are enclosed for your inspection.
We request permission to resume blasting operations on
Tuesday, August 22, 1995. The blasts scheduled next will be on

FR0M : `H. B.MELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. : 7047573263 Aug. 18 1995 03: 17PN P2
the west side of the quarry where all shots made this year have
been well within the permitted levels.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Sincerely, �]
1� �• V�
David M. Williamson
General Superintendent
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
cc: Paul C. Mellott, Jr.
Carl G. Boyer
Kleen-Sites Geo services
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FROM H. B. MELLDTT, Inc. PHONE NO. : 7047573263 Aug. 18 1995 03: 16PM P3
ICI Explosives USA Inc.
BLASTING REPORT
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Cansutner Z _ 2 , eo , Operation
Address _ .�.��n.. _ , Job address
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BLAST DATA: Shot number , Date .,�f' �.::./ - Tillie •'� ' :�s!
No. Holes Diameter _ -_' �/2 in., Depth / - �e ft.
Burden ft., Spacing `� ft., Subdrilling ..a ft., Stemming depth c /', ' _ ft.
Material used to stem _ � :�� ,.,Type of shot
Bench No. ......_.�..._ �.-._ Specific blast location
Mutcrial being blasted i ?�.�,4) ...... _, S.G. or Tors yd'
Blasters nanle _41'-,.,• 61' •'�; r7� yY — Signature �, -L-t r • -�� ,y�� ,�y�:;�_
Blasters license No. C�
Explosives used: Firing information:
f, 'oe) s ��,� - -- =? , ._ �,+s. -, ^ lbs. E.B. Detonators Brand
''�• '' -, ' .���� _ '� � lbs. Non-electric Dets, Brand
f -j/ .) _w 62 -5 e-} lbs. 131as(ing device (check one)
lbs. Conventional �- , Sequential
_.. _ lbs. Non-electric firing device /'•' .,..-..n. .._.._—,
_._.�.._ lbs. Identification �'�
Total weight of expl, _ _._f���� lbs. Type of series
Average load per delay ----•'-`� �-� lbs. No. of series ,,.. _._T__, interval nis.
Estimated tens or yds _ _ ��rJ r� Delay connectors
Powder factor-�-- ......�_ tot)sAb _.........- IbQyd3 Estimated cost per ._...._�_ ton y(13
Maximum weight of explosives detonated within any 9 millisecond period �'•'>> z ___-___,_____,
Maximum number of holes or decks detonated within anv 8 millisecond period
Nearest building*: Distance _ �� ft. Direction
*Dwelling, School, (church, Hospital or commercial building, etc. (ocher than consumer's bldgs.)
Wind direction Z ___—, Velocity -........ stllah
scaled distance /r.'�'I , Were mats or other protection used yes _.__._ __. no
Wits scisinograph used 4.. Yes _ no, Readings PRV. ��,r.,,��', ins., 11.0,11 __-{ ", _.__ db

FROM H.B.MELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Aug. 18 1995 03:18PM P4
KLEEN
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QEt7SERVICES
BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION t`t' lop
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Addtess Project Number `-
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RECORDING DATA
Monitoring LocatiorY' r" �' Seismograph Location lFiolj Midi
Address ['. 12 Distance and Direction to Blast from Struciure `1 o
Seismograph Type Operator
Seismograph Serial No. 2.01 Witness
Trigger Levels Gcophone U Trigger Levels Microphone 1
DRILLING DATA
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Blast Location �" Stemming ;"J_k Bench k'A
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Maximum Pounds/Delay 5. U2,3
Scaled Distance f
Powder Factor
Total Cu. Yds. Tonnage
WEATHER
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Wind Speed Wind Direction
SEISMOGRAPH READINGS
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Longitudinal or Radial(L or R) inlsec Air Overpressure _ decibels
Frequency Data: (T) hx (V) 11z
(L or R) '7 — hx Air 11Z
SIGNATURES q
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FROM H.B. MELLOTT. Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Aug. 18 1995 03: 19pm P5
KIEEN
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BLAST MONITORING INFORMATION'
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Seismograph Serial No. Witrtase
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Material Blasted a.L� 1'C F- �� ff�,! l�[J� Blaster •6
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Electric,,A, _n�—JA t 41r_2--,,_-P�?
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Powder Factor i �n
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WEATHER
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Longitudinal or Radial(L or R) intsec Air Overpressure decibels
Frequency Data: (T) hz (V) • hz
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REPORT
TO Mr. David Williamson
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Route IS, Box 640
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
❑ATE August 3, 1995
5U6JECT Blasts elated July 11, 1995
through July 17, 1995
COPY NUMBER 2 OF 3

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I �g ECH 377 Carowinds Boulevard,Suite 112,Ft.Mill,SC 29715
The Vibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
July 20, 1995
Mr. David Williamson
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hill Quarry
Route 18, Box 640
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This report contains the original seismic data from blasting associated with the Miller
Hill Quarry. Three blasts, dated July 11, 1995 through July 17, 1995 are included.
Vrat
aximum value ❑f the recorded peak particle velocity for this series of blasts was
ches per second (ips), significantly below the established criteria for ground
on as recommended by the United States Bureau of Mines (RI-8507: November,
1980), Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground Vibration From Surface
Mine Blasting. This value, recorded from the blast dated June 17, 1995, represents 19
percent of the allowable vibration limit as stipulated by the North Carolina Mining Act
of 1971.
The maximum recorded air blast level for this series of blasts wa 116 ecibels (dB),
or 0.00183 pounds per square inch (psi), for the blast dated June 13, 1995, which
represents twenty-five percent of the 128 dB limit stipulated by the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech, Inc.
y A, odgers
Area Manager
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B Exact Blast Location
L No. of Holes `-J Diameter 3 4-- in. Avg. Depth �$�! ft- Subgrade 0 tl.
A
S Spacing 7 ft- Burden '7 ft. Avg, Stemming ft.
T Make & Type of Explosives: Delay Make %��r5
D 1+_fir -- 5'S lbs. Delay Type & Nos. S-
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T lbs. Min..Delay Period 2 ms.
A G c;•�
_S.So_ lbs. Max. Lbs./D lay Period L_ lbs.
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lbs. Weather�S_cc_n.� - t
Total Explosives `!6 lbs- Wind Direction & Speed
Everlert Only
Seismograph No. 6.O Range/GaaJn Setting ips Trigger Level
Exact Seismograph Location bs�s.<<�� S�fi.�, Z' os ips
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure S_�.t,.❑ dD Operator _
MetersS
Peak Particle Velocity _._OS ips Cassette No.
S
E
I Ev©rlerl Only
S Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger I.evol
M Exact Seismograph Location ps
0
G
R Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
A
P f Peak Overpressure dB Operator
H Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
D
A Ev©rlort Only
T Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger t.evel
A
Exact Seismograph Location ps
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak overpressure dB operator
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
Additional Seismographs YES NO

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Client 1� •� e. 1/0�t �0 ❑Q
Job Location C_g_ d r✓ �11 s ���a.�—�I..LI{w I_�:_I_I �_ur_r_y
Date /j/9s Blasi No. 3 Time
B Exact Blast Location 3 "`� /e41� �s_�
L No. of Holes____6`7 Diameter 3?:— in. Avg. Depth �'3�+ ft. Subgrade_ 3 ..._ft.
A
S Spacing 7 ft. Burden r] tt. Avg. Stemming f,7 ft.
T Make & Type of Explosives: Delay Make t�� el: QeiS
D pe fe _1 rl oO lbs. Delay Type & Nos. _1' --ew
A
T _/ jo_c Glf.a� .2 "y _ALSC lbs. Min. Delay Period %_,.. ... .._..... ms.
A
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1 Lntss _ lbs. Blaster . I c) Grr _.r"E
lbs. Weather�RGr_'1;<)r�[act�= ' C>
'Total Explosives 1 +r lbs. Wind Direction & Speed
Everlert Only
Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
Exact Seismograph Location ips
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Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure I.�(v dB Operatq _cam
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ._15 ips Cassette No.
S
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I Everlert Onl
S Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
M Exact Seismograph Location ips
O
G
R Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
A
P Peak Overpressure dB Operator
H Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
D
A Everlert Only
T Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
A
Exact Seismograph Location ps
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure dB Operator
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
Additional Seismographs YES NO

H.B. MELLOTT CALDWELL STONE Seismometer at SETZER RESIDENCE
Blast 31 Date: 7/13/95 Tirne. 13:34
Instrument 7018
0.0018 Airhlast 116 dB
0,0000
-0.0018 ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
0.0 0"2 0.5 0"7 0.9 1"2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.1 2.3
0.25 Transverse = 0.13 in/sec
0.00
-0.25 ' ,
0.0 0.2 0.5 0"7 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2"1 2.3
0,25 Vertical = 0.11 in/sec
0.00
'-0.25 '
0.0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0"9 1.2 1A 1.6 21 2.3
0,25 Longitudinal Q.15 it /Sec
0"00 �lh
-0.25 , ,
0.0 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.5 1.2 1"4 1.6 1.8 21 2.3
Response Spectra
Transverse Vertical Longitudinal
1.0 1.0 1.0 = �..-. .
0,1 _ 0.1 0.1 -
0.013 10 g0 3 3 1
0.01 il❑ 50 0.01 I I ; 14 50
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Ft.Mill, SC 29715 BLAST AND SEISMOGRAPHIC REPORT FAX:[phone]
Client - _/Z O10:
Job Location
Date 1.7 fS Blast No. Time��
B Exact Bast Location `I� /"e- /_ Lt•e' f
L No. of Holes Yam_ Diameter !2 in. Avg. Depth _ 3 ft. Subgrade —3 ft.
A
S Spacing_ 7 _ ft. Burden '�__, ft. Avg. Stemming 7 ft.
T Make & Type of Explosives: Delay Make� �•, �;
0 1C_ I .;4'e _2.�S_V_ lbs. Delay Type & Nos- ad S_sac?
A 3
Tom __f�I fr _,X�6 _� 2 p Ibs. Min. Delay Period �'7 ms.
A dry ;220 Ibs. Max. Lbs./❑elay Period 17 2 Ibs.
Ibs. Blaster
lbs. Weather Crr•nr, 90 "
Total Explosives 3? 6 Ibs. Wind Direction & Speed
Everlort Only
Seismograph No- 7 0 Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
Exact Seismograph Location� �'� 5� �+r _ �s EJr.Hc-c +Ps
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure I� �dB C]peri _• r cr-*WTI
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Peak Particle Velocity —,, _ _ips Cassette No.
S
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S Seismograph No- Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
M Exact Seismograph Location ips
0
G — —
R Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
A
P f Peak Overpressure dB Operator
W Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
A Everlert Only
T Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
A
Exact Seismograph Location ips
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure dB Operator
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
Additional Seismographs YES NO

H B MELLOTT CALDWELL STONE Seismometer at SETZER RESIDENCE
Blast 32 Date: 7/17/95 Time: 12:33
Instrument 7260
0.0016 F
Airhlast = 114 jdB)
❑.0000 -
-❑.❑016
0.0 0.3 M 0.9 1.2 1,5 1.8 2-1 2-5 2.8 3.1
0 25 Transverse = 0.17 in/see
.000
�
-0.25 1
0,0 0-3 0.6 0-9 1-2 1-5 1-8 2-1 2-5 2.8 3.1
0-25 Vertical = 0.10 in/sec
0 00
-0-25
0.0 0-3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.8 3.1
025 Longitudinal C- O
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0.00
-0 25 k 1 4 I I 1 I I I
0-0 0-3 0.6 0-9 1-2 1-5 1.8 2A 2.5 2.8 3.1
Response Spectra
Transverse Vertical Longitudinal
1.0 1.0
W 7 7 7
❑.1 ❑ 1 _ 0.1
rr
0.013 .1 0 50 0.013 110 50 0.013 1'0
50
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4hV11BRAwTIECH
REPORT
TO Mr. David Williamson
H. B. Mellott Estates, Inc.
Route IS, Box 640
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645
DATE July 19, 1995
SUBJECT Blast dated July 7, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
COPY NUMBER 2 OF 3

�BRA� ECH 377 Carowinds Boulevard,Suite 112.Ft. MiI1,5C 29715
The Vibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
July 7, 1995
Mr. David Williamson
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hill Quarry
Route 18 Box 640
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This report contains the original seismic data from blasting associated with the Miller
Hill Quarry. One blast dated July 7, 1995 is included in this report.
The maximum value of the recorded peak particle velocity for this blast wa 0.18
inches per second (ips), significantly below the established criteria for ground
vibration as recommended by the United States Bureau of Mines (RI-8507: November,
1980), Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground Vibration From Surface
Mine Blasting. This value represents 18 percent of the allowable vibration limit as
stipulated by the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971.
The maximum recorded air blast level for this blast w 122 ibels (dB), or 0.00365
pounds per square inch (psi), which represents fifty ercent of the 128 dB limit
stipulated by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech, Inc.
A odgers
Area anager
JAR:nsb

377 Carowlnds Blvd.,Suite 112 VIBRA-TECH ENGINEERS 803-548-3066
Ft. Mill,SC 29715 BLAST AND SEISMOGRAPHIC REPORT FAX; 803-548-3083
Client 1-!. 7_ : f� f}a va
Job Location
Date _7,c�� Blast No. `7 Time_/ Z3�,�
B Exact Blast Location
L No. of Holes "T Diameter k— in. Avg. Depth_2_5 _ ft. Subgrade ft.
A
S Spacing 7 ft. Burden 7 ft, Avg. S1emmingS�'---7 ft.
T Make& Type of Explosives: Delay Make ��I:
lbs. Delay Type& Nas. .�s� �+�s i�x��_Y
A C'
T — J c� r_ rs _CC�Pn x !Q lbs. Min. Delay Period_ -2 ms.
A ��x -;Z.Z.CZ lbs. Max. Lbs./Delay Period
j lbs.
(�0- lbs. Blaster Or �c� ►lf. f_SC�G� _�
1 tbs. Weather
Total Explosives SL Ibs. Wind Direction& Speed
Everlert Only
Seismograph No. _ 742J n Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
Exact Seismograph location_ _ S �,z�r!� s per•s z p� ips
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Meters Peak Overpressure 1_2-2 dB Opera _r
Peak Particle Velocity 1-S ips Cassette No.
S
E
Everlert nnl,,SSeismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger M Exact Seismograph Location
O
G
R Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
A
P Peak Overpressure dB Operator
H Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
D
A Everlert Only
T Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
A
Exact Seismograph Location ips
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure dB Operator
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
Additional Seismographs YES NO

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H.B. MELLOTT ,BILLER HILL QUARRY Seisinorneter at SET2ER RESIDENCE
Blast 29 Date: 7/07/95 Tirne: 11:23
Instrument 7018
0.0039 Airhlast 122 d
0.0000
-0.0039 I I I I I
0"0 0.3 0.6 0.8 1A 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.5 2.8
0.25 Transverse = 0.18 i /sec
❑M
0.0 0.3 0.6 0.8 ]'1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.8
0.25 Vertical = 0.10 in/sec
4.00
-0.25 I I
0.0 0.3 0.6 0.8 ]'1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.5 2"8
025 Longitudinal = 0.09 in/sec
n❑. O
0"0 0.3 0.6 0.8 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.8
Response Spectra
Transverse Vertical Longitudinal
0.1 0.1 0.1 .
0.0 l3 I 10 50 0.0 l3 i0 50 0.013 10 50
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V� iBRATECH
REPORT
TO Mr. David Williamson
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hiil Quarry
Route 18, Box 640
Lenoir,North Carolina 28645
❑ATE July 19, 1995
SUBJECT Blast dated June 30, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
COPY NUMBER 2 OF 3
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ibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
July 6, 1995
Mr. David Williamson
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hill Quarry
Route 18, Box 640
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This report contains the original seismic data from blasting associated with the Miller
Hill Quarry. One blast dated June 30, 1995 is included in this report.
The maximum value of the recorded peak particle velocity for this blast Ira)
inches per second (ips), significantly below the established criteria for
vibration as recommended by the United States Bureau of Mimes (RI-8507: November,
1980), Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground Vibration From Surface
Mine Blasting. This value represents 17 percent of the allowable vibration limit as
stipulated by the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971.
The maximum recorded air blast level For this blast wa
s 117 d ibels (dB), or 0.00205
pounds per square inch (psi), which represents twee g t percent of the 128 dB
limit stipulated by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech, Inc.
?aAy . Rodgers
Area Manager
JAR:nsb

377 Carowinds Blvd., Suite 112 VIBRA-TECH ENGINEERS 803-548.3066
Ft.Mill,SC 29715 BLAST AND SEISMOGRAPHIC REPORT FAX:[phone]D83
Client 4 -5 .JCL e L�.�e�r,��'L' S,• ..e�
Job Location —r ►�
Date 6.(3 2i Blast No. Time C- Al—Ir
B Exact Blast Location
L No.of Holes Diameter "� in. Avg. Depth �s f lt. Subgrade j ft.
A
S Spacing 7 ft. Burden 7 ft. Avg. Stemming -7 -1 1— ft.
T Make& Type of Explosives: Delay Make
D (:�aa t _/A6-_ _ - lbs. Delay Type& Nos. 7-
77
A
T ��7 �� � -__- _ lbs. Min. Delay Period `� 7� li-2 ' m5.
A Y-1 Ibs. Max. Lbs.IDelay Period—13. = _._._ lbs.
Ibs. Blaster
Ibs. Weather- } 7 5Ll
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Total Explosives Ibs, Wind Direction & Speed ''-/Y ti
Everlert Only
S' Seismograph No. .z �= Range/Gain Setting Ips Trigger Level
E Exact Seismograph Location n � 1a- *� c�� t�;� c'S ips
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H.B. MELLOTT CALDWELL STONE QRY. Seismometer at SETZER RESIDENCE
Blast 28 Date: 6/30/95 Time: 11:10
Instrui7-ieiiL 7260
0 0022 Airblast - 117 dB
0.0000
-0.0022
0.0 0"2 0.4 0.6 M 1.0 [.2 1.4 1.6 1Z 2.0
0.25 Transverse = D.13 in/sec
OM
-0,25F-----
0.0 0"2 0.4 0.6 0"8 1.0 1.2 1"4 1.6 1.8 2.0
0.25 Vertical = 0.08 in/sec
0.00
-0.25
0.0 ❑.2 0.4 0.6 0"8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.0
0.25 Longitudinal 0.17 i /sec
0.00
-0.25
0.0 0.2 0.4 0"6 0"6 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Response Spectra
Transverse Vertical Longitudinal
. . . " . .
1.0 _ _ 1.0 _ J.• 1.0 .. "...i
77.
-- - - - - - - - - - -
0.1 0.1 0.1
0.013 1�D 50 0.01 1'D 50 0 01� 1 D 50
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V IBRA=TIECH
REPORT
TO Mr. David Williamson
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hill Quarry
Route 18, Box 640
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
❑ATE July 19, 1995
SUBJECT Blasts dated June 23, 1995
through June 27, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
COPY NUMBER 2 OF 3
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4,Vi1BRA-TECH 377 Carowinds Boulevard,Suite 112,Ft.Mill,SC 29715
The Vibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
June 29, 1995
Mr. David Williamson
H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.
Miller Hill Quarry
Route 18, Box 640
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This report contains the original seismic data from blasting associated with the Miller
Hill Quarry. Two blasts, dated June 23, 1995 through June 27, 1995 are included.
aximum value of the recorded peak particle velocity for this series of blasts was
0.31 nches per second (ips), significantly below the established criteria for ground
ration as recommended by the United States Bureau of Mines (RI-8507: November,
1980), Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground Vibration From Surface
Mine Blasting. This value, recorded from the blast dated June 27, 1995, represents 31
percent of the allowable vibration limit as stipulated by the North Carolina Mining Act
of 1971.
The maximum recorded air blast level for this series of blasts wa 1 20 �i;'
is (dB),or 0.00290 pounds per square inch (psi), for the blast dated June , 995, which
represents forty percent of the 128 dB limit stipulated by the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech, Inc.
A�odgers
Area Manager
JAR:nsb

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SEISMOGRAPHIC REPORT FAX. [phone]
Client_ - �• i" .� At `- .
Job Location CAI -47 !- 4 s_!'t �l � _� DUI. I�+
Date Blast No. 2-1167 Time h '35a-w
B Exact Blast Location LL""-�` w�-
L No. of Holes 60 Diameter t%� in. Avg. Depth ft. Subgrade ft.
A
S Spacing ft. Burden ft. Avg. Stemming_ ft.
T Make & Type of Explosives: Delay Make dx� _
D �� I� d 0 lbs. Delay Type & Nos.
A A
T ��� 1 �s. Min. Delay Period ms.
A lbs. Max. Lbs. e ay Period lbs.
lbs. BlasterC I
lbs. Weather A
Total Explosives �bi l D lbs. Wind Direction & Speed -CA—A -
Everlerl❑nly
S Seismograph No. � Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger�pvel
E Exact Seismograph Location_� �r- 0. ips
I
S
M
O Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blasts _
G f Peak Overpressure 0 ) dB Operator
R Meters
A Peak Particle Velocity �• �i p s Cassette No.
P
H Comments:
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H.B. MELLOTT CALDWELL STONE QRY. Seismometer at SETZER RESIDENCE
Blast 26 Date: 6/23/95 Time: 11:37
Instrument 7131
0.0013 Airblast Q13 d8
0.0000
-0,0013
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 t.6 1.8 2"0
0 25 Transverse = 0.19 in/sec
0.0❑
-0 25 1 1 1 i
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.6 1.0 t.2 1.4 1.6 1"8 2.0
0,25 Vertical = 0,1 1 in/see
0.00
-0.25
0"0 0"2 0.4 0.6 0.5 1.0 1.2 1A 1D.22i,
6 1.8 2.0
0 25 Longitudinal sec
0.00
-0.25 P
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Response Spectra
Transverse Vertical Longitudinal
1.0 1.0 �•
0.1 . 0.1 - 0 I
0.013 1�0 50 0.013 10
50 0.013 ll0 50
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Client [' ' ",t-....zv
Job Location `—
Date _ - t '� __ Blast No. ? t Time!1 • y h• Az
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Exact Blast Location
L No. of Holes Diameter in. Avg. Depth ft. Subgrade ft.
A
S Spacing `7 ft. Burden ft. Avg, Stemming �7 ft.
T Make& Type of Explosives: Delay Make
D Y. lbs. Delay Type & Nos.
A ` �
T ['r�"�• �' �•[ —1J�� lbs. Min, Delay Period ms.
A 75^ Ibs, Max. Lbs.IDetay Period lbs.
i c�s,
lbs, Blaster
f.
lbs. Weather_(fll ^
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Total Explosives lbs. Wind Direction & Speedr_L
�, Everlert Only
S Seismograph No. 1_�_� _ _ Range/Gain Setting -'� ����.ips Trigger Level
E Exact Seismograph Location el-Z ips
S � . l
M
0 Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
G
Peak Overpressure dB Operator t y.
R Meters
A Peak Particle Velocity j -; ips Cassette No.
P
H Comments:
D
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H.B. MELLOTT CALDWELL STONE QRY. Seismometer at SETZER RESIDENCE
Blast 27 Date: 6/27/95 Time: 11:48
Instrument 7131
0.0029 Airblast 120 d
0.0000
-0.0029
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0"8 1.0 1.2 1"4 1.6 1.8 2.0
1.00 Transverse = 0.26 in/see
0.00 v
0,0 0.2 0.4 M 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.Q
1.00 Vertical = 0.20 in/see
❑.00
-1.00 '
0.0 0.2 0.4 0,6 0.B 1.0 1.2 1"4 1.8 2.0
100 F
Longitudinal (�03
�, i
sec
0.00
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0"8 1.0 1"2 1"4 1.6 1.8 2.0
Response Spectra
Transverse Vertical Lon itudinal
- r - - - - - r
1.0
0.1 0.1 --- 0.1
0.013 10 50 0.013 , 1.0 56 0.ol3 10 50
vibra-tech engineers

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 • a
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr.. Governor ® C ��p
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C i1
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
October 19, 1995
Mr. Jimmie Bryant
P. O. Box 1224
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
Dear Mr. Bryant:
Per your telephone request on October 17, 1995, enclosed is
a copy of information concerning the recent flyrock incident at
Caldwell Stone Company's )Miller Hill Quarry, Permit No. 14-07 .
The information enclosed is .as follows:
(1) Letter dated October 16, 1995 to Mr. David M.
Williamson from Mr. Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P. E.
(2) ICI Explosives Report
(3) Letter dated October 11, 1995 and Report of Blast
Vibration Monitoring by Kleen Sites Geoservices, Inc.
(4) Letter dated October 4, 1995 to me from Mr. David M.
Williamson
(5) ICI Explosives Blasting Report
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me at (919) 733-4574 .
Sincerely,
racy L. Davis P. E.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
/SBE
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Charles Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
Mr. Richard Phillips, P. E.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources f •
Division of Land Resources
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James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor ID
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C
Charles Gardner. P,G„ P,E,
Director and State Geologist
October 16, 1995
Mr. David M. Williamson
General Superintendent
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc .
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
RE: Flyrock Incident and High Air Blast
October 2, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
Mining Permit No. 14707
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This office has completed its review of the flyrock and high
airblast investigation report dated October 1.0, 1995 prepared by
Mr. Lynn Long of ICI Explosives USA Inc . The report contains
information regarding the flyrock incident and associated high air
blast recording that occurred during the blast conducted at the
quarry on October 2, 1995 .
Several structures and vehicles were damaged by flyrock on the
Greer property across Bradford Mountain Road from the quarry.
Additionally, air blast measurements of 134 dbl and 135 dbl were
measured by your consultant ' s seismographs at approximately 850
feet and 750 feet from the blast, respectively.
After review the contents of the report, it appears that the
geologic conditions, coupled with the drill drift, were the primary
causes of the high air blast and flyrock. When the explosive
charge was detonated, there was insufficient burden for confinement
of the energy. As a result, high air blast readings occurred and
flyrock was ejected onto adjacent properties .
I concur with the remediation measures proposed. Primarily,
the remediation measures are as follows :
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CHANGES TO BLASTING PROCEDURES AT ALL LOCATIONS IN THE QUARRY:
1) All shot layouts will, be done in conjunction with the
blaster in charge, who will prepare a shot layout plan
including a diagram showing depth and design pattern with
face orientation.
2) Any changes to the designed pattern and layout will be
discussed with proper quarry representatives and the
blaster in charge prior to drilling.
3) A drill log indicating mud seams, joints, cracks, voids,
hardness of rock, and depth will be provided to the
blaster prior to commencement of loading explosives in
the blast holes .
4) As a continuing practice, all face burdens will be
measured with a tape line and burden pole and recorded on
the blast diagram.
5) All blasts will be video taped and the video will be
reviewed by the blaster and the quarry superintendent
immediately after completion of the blast to evaluate
blast efficiency and control . Doing s❑ will allow design
changes prior to layout of the next blast in this area .
6) The blaster in charge will measure the face height
from in front of the face . He will also inspect
the face and note and record any anomalies .
Actions taken into account for any anomalies and
any borehole irregularities encountered in the
blast will be recorded on the blast report .
ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO THE BLASTING PROCEDURES FOR THE EAST
SIDE OF THE QUARRY, LEVELS ONE AND TWO, WHEN THE FACE OR AN
OPEN END OF A BLAST IS ORIENTED TOWARD NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES :
I .a. ) All holes on the first and second levels on the
east side of the quarry will be drilled using a
stabilizer or centralizer to minimize the
possibility of drill drift .
2 .a . ) Boretracking will be done on all face and open end
holes on the first and second levels on the east
side of the quarry when the face is oriented in the
direction of structures .

Mr. Williamson
Page 3
In order to prevent flyrock and excessive air blast readings
in the future at this facility, the above remedial measures
proposed by your company, on behalf of Caldwell Stone Company, will
be considered a part of the blasting procedures outlined in Mining
Permit No . 14-07 . Please attach a copy of this letter to the
current mining permit for this site for future reference.
Please note that the above remedial measures are in addition
to previously approved stipulations that have been required through
past correspondence as part of the blasting conditions of the
mining permit .
If you or Mr. Caldwell do not agree that the above mentioned
report constitutes a request by your companies t❑ modify Mining
Permit No. 14-07, you have the right to request a hearing pursuant
to G.S . 74-57 to discuss this matter further.
I appreciate your company' s prompt investigation and reporting
of this matter to the Department . If you should have any questions
on the above, please contact Mr. Tracy Davis, State Mining
Specialist, at (919) 733-4574.
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
CHG/TED/td
cc : Mr. Tracy Davis, F.E.
Mr. Richard Phillips, P .E .
Mr. Dale Caldwell, Caldwell Stone Company

FRC:1 H.iB.NELLCITT. Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Oct. 11 1595 12:55PM P1
Expkisjvm
Lynn Long 10/10/05
Senior Techrdoal Representative 3927 Hadensvilie-Fife Road
Hadensville,Va. 23067
Res. [phone]
I�800y 552-8527 box 609
TO. Mr. Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director, DMsion of land Resources
North Carolina Dept. of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
RE: Report on flyrock and high overpressure at Caldwell Stone Miller Hill quarry.
Mr. Davis,
We are presenting this report at the request of Caldwell Stone,
Included;
A summary Investigation of the blasting incident;
Including the blast report, drill log, report from the blaster in charge.
Location of the ltyyrock and structure damage.
Present blasting procedures.
Recommended changes to the blasting procedures to preclude the probability of
flyrock and high overpressure.
Not included;
The seismograph report, which has been submitted under separate cover from
Kleen Sites Geoservices, Inc. 1741 Calks Ferry Road Lwdngtan, SC
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FROG I H.,B.MELLOW T, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Oct. 11 1595 12:55PM P_
ExWosives
Lynn Long 10/10/96
Senior Technical Representative 3927 Haden0lle-Fib Road
HadensWlle,Vs. 23067
Res.[phone]
1 <800) 552-852T box 609
TO; Mr. Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director, Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
RE: Flyrock incident at Caldwell Stone Quarry Lenoir, NC
On October 2, 1995 flyrock was ejected from a blast on the upper level east side
at the Miller Hill Quarry. Some of the rock struck the Greer and Sanders
residences located on Bradford Mountain Road at a distance of 750 feet from the
blast. During the blast, air overpressure was recorded at 135 db on the
seismograph.
On October 3, 1995, the day Immediately fallowing the incident an Investigation
was instituted by a team consisting of personnel from H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc. and
ICI Explosives USA, Inc,
Upon completion of this Investigation It was determined that the rock structure in
this area includes a convergence between the distressed or weathered
decomposed rock above and the more consolidated granite rock below.
There Is also evidence of drill drift in the bum marks visible on the back wall of the
blast. Drill drift lands to the probability of a blasthole bottoming out with a reduced
burden condition.
The geologic conditions, coupled with the drill drtft, lead to the conclusion that
when the explosive charge was detonated there was insufficient burden for
confinement of the energy, resulting In the ejection of the nyrock onto the adjacent
properties.
We feel that the ftyrock and high overpressure were created by the same
condition and corrective recommendations are included to address both.
cc, Richard Phillips, Paul Mellott Jr., Carl Boyer, Dave Williamson, David

FROM H.-B.111ELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. : 7047573263 Oct. 11 1995 12:56RI P3
Injoil lion of ffyrackInallenid MIllerHil_S7UIM (:a1dwagiums
Date; October 4, 1996
Personnel: David Williamson- H.B. Mellott
Marty Mantz- !CI Explosives USA
Ron Cockiin - ICI Explosives USA
Purpose: To ascertain the cause of the flyrock and overpressure that
occurred during the blast on October 2, 1995,
Parameters of the blast:
Number of holes, 49 Diameter; 3 &112 inch
Depth; 28 to 38 feet No. of rows: 4 (plus 1 hole to straighten wall)
Burden; 10 feet Spacing; 10 feet
Stemming; 18 to 18 feet Subdrill; 2 to 3 feet
Timing; 25ms hole to Dole 67ms row to row
Maximum holes per delay; 2 holes tiring within 8ms or less.
Maximum pounds per delay; 171.6 pounds
Total explosives in blast; 4334 pounds
Powder factor; 3.06 togs per pound of explosives
Distance to nearest house; 750 feet South
Scaled distance to Sanders residence (Greer property); 57.29
Scaled distance to Selzer residence 850 ft. West; 64.9
The explosive load consisted of a cast booster used with a Handidet detonator to
make up the primer, Apex Ultra 2 314 x 16 to packaged emulsion explosive) as a
load in the areas with water, and ANFO to complete the column load.
Adjustments were made in stemming levels for visually observable reductions in
burden. The minimum stemming maintained was 10 feet, a conservative figure for
a 3 &112 inch blasthole.
The powder factor of 3.06 tons per pound of explosives is very conservative, not
as aggresstve as many encountered in granite quarries. Normal powder factors In
granite are usually In the 1.5 to 1.7 tons per pound.

FROM H. BMELLOTT. Inc. PHONE NO. : 7047573263 Oct. 11 1995 12:56PIl P4
The flyrock caused damage to the Greer residence at 1550 Bradford Fountain
Road located at 750 plus feet south of the blast,
Damage was done to the carport roof which was penetrated by a rock, to the
front porch and outer wall of the mobile home where a rock landed on the porch
and bounced against the wall, to the tongue of the mobile home which was struck
by a rock, and there were some rocks scattered in the yard.
The flyrock caused damage at the Sanders residence (property owned by Greer)
at 1544 Bradford Mountain Road located 750 feet south of the blast.
Damage was done when a rock penetrated the side of the house entering the
kitchen area striking the stove and moving it several inches from the wall, some
minor damage to the roof shingles from a rock striking the roof but not penetrating
It, some damage was done to a pickup truck that was struck on the rear bumper
area by a rock, and some small rock scattered In the yard,
At the Honeycutt residence located west of the Sanders residence on Bradford
Mountain Road located 750 plus feet from the blast some small rocks were
observed In the yard and on the roof with no noted damage.
An Insurance adjuster has reviewed and recorded the damage and arrangements
are presently under way to make the necessary repairs to the damaged
properties.
Mr. James Edwards from Southeast Adjustment Co. Hickory, NC is the insurance
adjuster handling the process.
None of the damage has rendered any of the structures uninhabitable and the
damages are of such a nature that there is not any appreciable inconvenience to
the residents of the affected buildings.

FROM H.6.NEUCTT, Inc. PHONE NO, 7047573253 Oct. 11 1995 12:57PM PS-
Recommendations for Caldwell Stone Miller HIII Quarry Lenoir, NC
Changes to blasting procedures at all locations In.the quarry.
l. All shot layouts will be done in conjunction with the blaster In charge, who
will prepare a shot layout plan including a diagram showing depth and
design pattern with face orientation.
2. Any changes to the deslgned'pattem and layout will be discussed with the
proper quarry representative and the blaster in charge prior to drilling,
3. A drill log Indicating mud seams, joints, cracks, voids, hardness of rock,
and depth will be provided to the blaster prior to commencement of
loading explosives in the blast holes.
4. As a continuing practice all face burdens will be measured with a tape line
and burden pole and recorded on the blast diagram.
5. All blasts will be video taped and the video will be reviewed by the blaster
and the quarry superintendent Immediately alter completion of the blast to
evaluate blast efficiency and control. Doing so will allow design changes
prior to layout of the next blast In this area.
6. The blaster In charge will measure the face height from In front of the Paco.
He will also Inspect the face and note and record any anomalies.
Actions taken to account for any anomalies and any borehole Irregularities
encountered in the blast will be recorded on the blast report.
Additional changer, to the blasting procedures for the east side of the
quarry levels one and two when the face or an open end of a blast Is
oriented toward neighboring structures,
le. All hales on the first and second levels east side will be drilled using a
stabiilzer or centralizer to minimize the possibility of drill drift.
2a. Boretracldng will be done on all face and open end holes on the first and
second levels east side when face Is oriented in the direction of structures.
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FROM H..D.PiELLCTT, Inc. PHONE NO. : 7347573263 Oct. 11 1995 12:50PH Pr,
Explosives Pg• 1 of 8
Date,' 10--2--95
Tot H.B. Mellott Estate Inc.
Job: GaldWell Stone (Bradford Mnt. Rd.
Rai Flyrock Incident
Time: 2:01 P.M.
From: William M. Britton "Blaster in Charge"
Today Monday Oct. 2 1995, I was assigned to load a typical production
shot of three and one half inch 3.5 " holes on a IOxID burden and spA sing.
This shot consisted of 49 holes. Ulion I got to the quarry at 7s30 A.M. I
talked with my truck driver Ned Moubtt and we discussed the param4tera of
the 8hot,hola dia. burden and spacing . depth acid how we were going to lgad
tha shot. Explosives that wa were going to be using and amounts were also
discussed at this time. I Chocked to insure we had the torreot anfety
equiptment and tools available to load the shot.
When this was done, I William X. Britton, Blaster in Charge, asked
Ned Mount to remove the hole plugs 80 1 could tape all holes for proper depth
and water condition. I than instructed had mount to start putting out the
caps and 'boosters for each hole,while I irtapectad the free face for any
visible voids or scams. and areas where burden mag have been lacking.
I found three holes in the front row that were lacking aufficiant burden,
they wera hole numbers 3,4. &nd 5. ( See Attached Report ) I loaded them
accordingly, hula #3 was ha.ld to 16', hole #4 was held to 18' and hole #5
was also at 18' . The remainder of the ahot was held down to 10' of stemming.
All holes loaded as planned for the exception of one hole,#15. This
was second in on the second row, The hole had a stiok of Apex Ultra 2.75x16
tredged off to the side of the bore hole. I was riot able to retrive this stick.
It wets at a depth of 141 from the top of the hole.Anfo was able to go past
this point and I was ably to load the hole. I personally loaded all holes.
Ned Mount stemmed all holes and I tied in the entire shot. It was shot using
our non-electric Handidat system.
The Pit was Clearad by David Williameon, the Plant Superintendent. The
Shot was fixed, and I noticed that it was somewhat louder than normal, but
not real loud. I walked back to inspect tha shot fnr the all clear, and
did not notice anything unusual about the muck pile or the now faae. I finished
up my paperwork and went to find Dava Williamson. When Dave was not at the
scale hou■a. I went to his office,drove past it and saw hie truck with the
sis amograph paopla at the Creer rasidence on Bradford Mat. Rd. . At this time
I found out that flyrock left the Quarry site.
At the Greer Household one rock about the size of a grapefruit. 6" dia,
went through the roof of his oarport, One other about the name size landed
an his front pourah.Ar►ather hit thetongua of his mobile home. Thera mere
smaller atones soatterad irk tha front yard. The house neat store to ttw Crear

FROM : H.B.11ELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Oct. 11 1995 12:59PM P7
OCT-05' 95(THU) 09: 18 101 EXPLOSIVES P. 002
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landiug in the kitchen area on the floor) moving the stove 1.5- 2"
away from the wall.A small ■tons landed on the roof of the house roughing
up the shingl.en. Penetration of the roof was not visible ;o myealf or Dave.
Asmall atone dantad the bumper of a small pick-up and anothar may have
scracthad the side of the truck. There were also stonea scattered in the
front yard, (various' sizes .5" to 3.50 )
At the flouaycutt residence, Ulamt of the Sander; residence, A few stones
were found in tha yard. Thor* were some small stonoo on the roof but no
d&magn was done to the dwelling nova WiLl.i.amson and I William Britton gathered
up the stones and brought them to the Quarry.
After we want back to the Quarry we notified;
I.C.I. Explosives U.S.A. Gold Hill, N.C.
State of N.C. Land Quality Section
A.B. Mellott Estate Inc. Paul Mellott. Jr,
Fram there we want hack to the shot and insrieeted the Muck Pile,
the area behind the shot. the scatter zone, and the face.
Findings: the muck pile looked to be very controlled,
the area behind the shot was clean, no rock
thrown back.
The soartmr zone was visible from the shot
in the bottom of the pit.
Tt appears the scatterad rock came from the section
of hol.ee #1#14 and #25 as if maybe a hole had
blown out.
The faca was also inspected by Bill Britton and Dave Williamson. Burfl
marks on the wall 10-14 ft, down dhow that the drill. steal angled off to
to the ,crest It appeared to drift anywhere from V to 51 . This could have
contributed greatly to the fl.yrook. All visible holes in the back row
" Kicked Off" in the same direction.
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ®� H N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P,G., P,E,
Director and State Geologist
October 16, 1995
Mr. David M. Williamson
General Superintendent
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc .
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
RE: Flyrock Incident and High Air Blast
October 2, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
Mining Permit No. 14707
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This office has completed its review of the flyrock and high
airblast investigation report dated October 10, 1995 prepared by
Mr. Lynn Long of ICI Explosives USA Inc . The report contains
information regarding the flyrock incident and associated high air
blast recording that occurred during the blast conducted at the
quarry on October 2, 1995 .
Several structures and vehicles were damaged by flyrock on the
Greer property across Bradford Mountain Road from the quarry.
Additionally, air blast measurements of 134 dbl and 135 dbl were
measured by your consultant ' s seismographs at approximately 850
feet and 750 feet from the blast, respectively.
After review the contents of the report, it appears that the
geologic conditions, coupled with the drill drift, were the primary
causes of the high air blast and flyrock. When the explosive
charge was detonated, there was insufficient burden for confinement
of the energy. As a result, high air blast readings occurred and
flyrock was ejected onto adjacent properties .
I concur with the remediation measures proposed. Primarily,
the remediation measures are as follows :
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CHANGES TO BLASTING PROCEDURES AT ALL LOCATIONS IN THE QUARRY:
1) All shot layouts will be done in conjunction with the
blaster in charge, who will prepare a shot layout plan
including a diagram showing depth and design pattern with
face orientation.
2) Any changes t❑ the designed pattern and layout will be
discussed with proper quarry representatives and the
blaster in charge prior t❑ drilling.
3) A drill log indicating mud seams, joints, cracks, voids,
hardness of rock, and depth will be provided to the
blaster prior t❑ commencement of loading explosives in
the blast holes .
4) As a continuing practice, all face burdens will be
measured with a tape line and burden pole and recorded ❑n
the blast diagram.
5) All blasts will be vide❑ taped and the vide❑ will be
reviewed by the blaster and the quarry superintendent
immediately after completion of the blast to evaluate
blast efficiency and control . Doing so will allow design
changes prior to layout of the next blast in this area.
5) The blaster in charge will measure the face height
from in front of the face . He will also inspect
the face and note and record any anomalies .
Actions taken into account for any anomalies and
any borehole irregularities encountered in the
blast will be recorded ❑n the blast report .
ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO THE BLASTING PROCEDURES FOR THE EAST
SIDE OF THE QUARRY, LEVELS ONE AND TWO, WHEN THE FACE OR AN
OPEN END ❑F A BLAST IS ORIENTED TOWARD NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES :
i.a . ) All holes on the first and second levels on the
east side ❑f the quarry will be drilled using a
stabilizer or centralizer to minimize the
possibility of drill drift .
2 .a . ) Boretracking will be done on all face and open end
holes ❑n the first and second levels ❑n the east
side of the quarry when the face is ❑riented in the
direction ❑f structures .

Mr. Williamson
Page 3
In order to prevent flyrock and excessive air blast readings
in the future at this facility, the above remedial measures
proposed by your company, on behalf ❑f Caldwell Stone Company, will
be considered a part of the blasting procedures outlined in Mining
Permit No. 14--07 . Please attach a copy of this letter to the
current mining permit for this site for future reference .
Please note that the above remedial measures are in addition
t❑ previously approved stipulations that have been required through
past correspondence as part of the blasting conditions of the
mining permit .
If you or Mr. Caldwell do not agree that the above mentioned
report constitutes a request by your companies t❑ modify Mining
Permit No. 14-07, you have the right to request a hearing pursuant
to G.S . 74-57 to discuss this matter further.
I appreciate your company' s prompt investigation and reporting
of this matter to the Department . If you should have any questions
❑n the above, please contact Mr. Tracy Davis, State Mining
Specialist, at (919) 733-4574 .
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
CHG/TED/td
CC : Mr. Tracy Davis, P.E .
Mr. Richard Phillips, P.E .
Mr. Dale Caldwell, Caldwell Stone Company

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 • •
Division of Land Resources
James 8, Hunt,Jr., Governor ID� H N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G„ P.E.
Director and State Geologist
September 7, 1995
Mr. David M. Williamson
General Superintendent
H.B. Mellott Estate, Inc .
1484 Bradford Mountain Road
Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
RE: High Air Blast Value Recorded From the- Production Blast
on August 17, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
Mining Permit No. 14-07
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Williamson:
This office has completed its review of your letter dated
September 1, 1995 and Mr. Greg Broom' s (of ICI Explosives USA Inc . )
letter dated August 30, 1995 . The letters contain information
regarding the high air blast recording associated with the blast
conducted at the quarry on August 17, 1995 . An air overpressure
measurement of 130 dbl was measured by your company' s seismograph
at approximately 850 feet from this blast .
It appears that the excessive airblast reading for this
stripping shot along the eastern highwall was a result of
insufficient burden to contain the explosive energy during the
shot . This was primarily caused by the weathered granite located
in the shot area that had not been worked in several years .
I have reviewed the above letters and concur with the
remediation measures proposed. Primarily, the remediation measures
are as follows :
1) The burden will be increased for all future shots from 8
feet to 10 feet, minimum.
2) The explosive load per hole will be decreased by 2 feet,
resulting in an increase in stemming from 8 feet to 10
feet, minimum.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] (9I9)733-4574 [phone]
FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone]
M! P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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3) The driller will maintain a detailed drill log for all
future blast holes and such information will be evaluated
by the blaster prior to loading and firing future shots .
In order to reduce excessive airblast readings in the future
at this facility, the above remedial measures proposed by your
company, on behalf of Caldwell Stone Company, will be considered a
part ❑f the blasting procedures ❑utlined in Mining Permit No. 14-
07 . Please attach a copy of this letter to the current mining
permit for this site (modified September 18, 1992) for future
reference.
For your information, the following previously approved
stipulations have been required through past correspondence as part
of the blasting conditions ❑f the permit :
1) The proper set-up and collar location for all drill holes
will be established according to the blaster' s
recommendations .
2) Each blast will be monitored with a seismograph,
preferably at the closest ❑ff-site occupied structure .
3) Each seismograph will be deployed by a professional
blasting consultant to eliminate malfunctions and
❑perator errors .
4) All blasting records and seismograph recordings will be
submitted to a blasting consultant on at least a monthly
basis t❑ ensure expedient evaluation and review ❑f the
results ❑f the blasts .
If you or Mr. Caldwell do not agree that the letters
constitute a request by your companies to modify Mining Permit No.
14-07, you have the right t❑ request a hearing pursuant to G. S . 74-
57 to discuss this matter further.
As per your request, I have enclosed information regarding the
mining program for your information and use .

Mr. Williamson
Page 3
I appreciate your company' s prompt investigation and reporting
of this matter to the Department . If you should have any questions
❑n the above, please contact Mr. Tracy Davis, State Mining
Specialist, at (919) 733-4574 .
Sincerely,
G g. j�
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E .
CHG/TED/td
Enclosures
cc : Mr. Tracy Davis, P.E .
Mr. Richard Phillips, P .E . (w/copy of report)
Mr. Dale Caldwell, Caldwell. Stone Company

FROM H. B. MELLOTT. Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:33PM P1
State. of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor September 18 , 1992 Charles H. Gardner, PC., RE.,
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director and State Geologist
Mr. Dale Caldwell
; ( 919 )
Caldwell Stone Company,' ' ine. ,
P.O. Box 765 7
Hudson, N.C. 28638 ' 7
�A X za
RE: Permit No. 14-07
Miller Hill Quarry, �y ��V l
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Caldwell;
Your recent request to have Mining Permit No. 14-07 for
Miller Hill Quarry in 'Caldwell County modified to allow the
relocation of the haul road to the north-east side of the pit has
been 'approved. A copy of the modified permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily
upon the initial application. Modifications were made as
indicated by the modification request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. The expiration date,
mine name and permit number shall remain the same as before the
modification.
The issuance- of a mining permit and/or any modification to
it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning
regulations lies with you.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 50
acres and the amount of land you are allowed to disturb at any
one time is 30 acres.
C—Irw-1 Sur-Y Serrinrr Land Quali Sn tion
('iiA 73.1.2423 �`
I'aRJ.i.!'. r

1=ROH H. H.MELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:34PH P21
Mr. Caldwell
September 18 , 1992
Page 2
Please review the modified permit and advise this office at
(919) 733-4574 should you have any question concerning this
matter.
Sincerely,
01
Tracy . Davis, E.I.T.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Richard Phillips

PROM : H. B.HELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:34PPI P-1
I]EFARTMENT CaF ENV T�Ft[7I�MENT �
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LAND QTJAL T T Y S E C T 2 0 N
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for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through
68 , 'The Mining Act of 1971 , " Mining Permit Rule 15A
NCAC 5 8, and other applicable laws, rules and
regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Caldwell Stone Company, lnc.
Miller Hill Quarry
,Caldwell County - Permit No. 14--07
for the operation of a
Crushed Stone Quarry
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity
and scenic values, of all lands and waters affected by
this mining operation will receive the greatest
practical degree of protection and restoration.
HINING PERHIT- EXI!IBATTON E; - ov er_,6, 1999

FROM H.B. MELL077. Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1955 02:35PM P4
Page 2 of 11
In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which
is hereby approved by the Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources hereinafter referred to as the Department, and
in conformity with the' approved Reclamation Plan attached to and
incorporated as part of this Permit,' provisions- must be made for
the protection of the surrounding environment and for reclamation
of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation .
This permit is expressly' conditioned upon compliance with all the
requirements of the approved Reclamation Plan. However,
completed performance ,of the approved Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation,.- secured by' the bond or other security on
file with the Department, and may. e.urvive the expiration,
revocation or suspension of- this' permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the
following exception: If another operator succeeds to the
interest of the permittee in the .permitted mining operation, by
virtue of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department
may release the 'permittee. from the duties imposed upon him by the
conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference to
the permitted operation, an& transfer the permit to the successor
operator, provided that both operators have complied with the
requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor operator
agrees to assume. the duties of the permittee with reference to
reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or
other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or
permittee's successor is not complying with the Reclamation Plan
or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing to
achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the
Department 'may give the operator written notice of its intent to
modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to modify the
Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator
shall have right to a hearing at a designated time and place on
any proposed modification, revocation or suspension by the
Department. Alternatively and .in addition to the above, the
Department may institute other nnfor.•cement procedures authorized
by law.
wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as
supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
H,ovember 6, 19g9 : This permit has been modified to include the
Future Excavation of consolidated Material areas and
corresponding erosion and sedimentation control measures as
specified on the revised mine map plans with revisions dated July
13 , 1989.

FROM H. B.NELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 19135 02:35PN P
Page 3 of 11
September 18 , 3_2_92_: This permit has been modified to allow the
relocation of the haul' road from the west to the northeast side
of the pit as indicated' on' the revised mine map dated July 13 ,
1989 and received by the Land (duality Section on July 28 , 1992,
mcpirationData
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance
until November 6, 1999.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46 , et. seq. , and to the following conditions and
limitations:
OPERATING goND1T10N5:
1 . Wastewater and 09arry Dewatecin
Any wastewater processi.ng' or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with the requirements and rules promulgated by
the H.C. Environmental. 14anagement Commission.
2.
A. Any mining related process producing air contaminant
emissions including fugitive dust shall be subject to
the requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C.
Environmental Management Commission.
B. During quarry operation, water trucks or other means
that may be necessary shall be utilized to prevent dust
from leaving the permitted area.
3 . Buffer ZQnerm
A. Any mining activi•ey affecting wetlands shall be in
accordance with the requirements and regulations
promulgated by. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
B. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 20 feet undisturbed)
shall be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway to prevent sedimentation of that
waterway from erosion of the affected land and to
preserve. the integrity of the natural watercourse. The
banks of Miller Creek through the mine area shall be
rip-rapped four to six feet above the normal water
level . Adjacent areas shall be revegetated.

FROM H. B.MELLCTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:36PM PEA
Page 4 of 11
C. The buffer zones shown on the sedimentation and Erosion
Control Plan dated July 13 , 1989 shall be maintained to
prevent caving of any adjoining property and to allow
grading of the side slopes to the required angle. These
buffer zones, with the exception of the installation of
required sediment control measures and earthen berms,
shall remain undisturbed.
D. A minimum unexcavated buffer zone of 250 feet shall be
maintained between any mining related activity and any
adjoining highway right--of-way.
E. A minimum unexcavated buffer zone of 30 feet shall be
maintained between any mining related activity and any
adjoining property line.
4. t QgrltrQl
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including, but not limited
to diversions, "earthen dikes, brush barriers , silt
check dams, silt retarding structures , rip rap pits, or
ditches shall bo provided in the initial stages of any
land disturbance and anint.ained to prevent sediment
from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into
any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to' the
affected land.
C. Slope drains shall be provided for all high cut and
Bill slopes at the site to prevent erosion.
D. The Erosion and sedimentation Control Plan, Shoots 1
and 2 , dated July 13 , 1989 shall be followed. An
erosion and sediment Control plan(&) shall be submitted
to the, Department for approval prior to any land
disturbing activities not indicated on the revised
erosion control plan or mine maps submitted with the
approved application for a mining permit. Such areas
include, but are not limited to, expansion outside of
the initial pit area, creek crossings , or expansion of
overburden disposal areas.
5.
observation wells shall be installed and monitored at the
mine site when deemed appropriate by the, pepartment.

FROM H. B.MELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:37PM P7
Page 5 of 11
6.
A. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no
greater than the angle which can be retained by
vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control
measure, structure, or device. In any event, exposed
slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause offsite damage because of siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with groundcover, devices
or 'structures suffici'ent, to restrain such erosion.
B. overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of the pit
opening shall be graded to a minimum 2 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter and shall be stabilized within 60
days of completion. ' Furthermore, hardrock excavations
shall be benched at a maximum height of 35 feet with
bench widths of a minimum of 10 feet. A minimum ten
(10) foot wide horizvntal' safety bench shall be
provided at the top of the rock and at the toe of the
overburden slope.
7. Surface Drainage"
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent
collection of pools of water that are, or likely to become,
noxious or foul . Necessary structures such as drainage
ditches or conduits shall be constructed or installed when
required to prevent such conditions .
S. Blasting
The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the
findings of any seismic studies conducted at this facility.
The operator shall make every reasonable effort to
incorporate the studies' recommendations into the production
blasting program. .
The following blasting conditions shall be observed by the
operator to prevent hazard to persons. and adjarent property
from thrown rock or vibrations:
A. in all blasting operations, except as hereinafter
otherwise provided, the maximum peak particle velocity
of any component of ground motion shall not exceed 1
inch per second at the immediate location of any
building outside of the permitted area regularly
occupied by human beings such as dwelling house,
Church, school , public building, or commercial or
institutional building outside of the permitted area.
The operator shall monitor each blast with a
seismograph.

FROM H. B. MELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:37PM PAD
Page 6 of 11
B. Airblast overpressure sh611 not exceed 128 decibels
linear (DBL) as measured at the immediate location of
any regularly occupied building such as any dwelling
house, church, school , public building, or commercial
or institutional building.
G. All blasting shall be' directed away from Lenoir
Southwest Loop Road (Sk: 1151) .
D. The operator shail take all reasonable precautions to
insure that flyrock is not thrown beyond areas where
the access is temporarily or permanently guarded by the
operator. Should flyrock occur beyond the guarded area
or the levels in .Items A and B above are exceeded,-
xceeded, the
operator shall report the incident to the Department
immediately .and further use of explosive at the site
shall be .immediately 'suspended until the following .
actions have been taken:
1 . A thorough investigation as to the cause(s) of the
incident shall be conducted.
2. A satisfactory report detailing the investigation
shall be provided to the Department within 10 days
of the incident. said report shall , at a minimum,
document the cause(s) of the incident along with
technical and management actions that will be
taken to prevent further incidents.
The report shall meet with the approval of the
Department before blasting may resume at the site.
Failure to take corrective measures to prevent flyrock
and repeated instances of flyrock shall be considered a
violation of this permit.
E. The operator shall maintain records on each individual
blast describing: the total number of holes; pattern
of holes and delay of intervals; depth and size of
holes; type and total pounds of explosives; maximum
pounds per delay interval; amount of stemming and
burden for each hole; and blast location. Records
shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and
copies shall be provided to the Department upon
request.
F. The operator shall, when requested by the Department,
give 24 hour advance notice to the Land Quality Section
prior to any blast during a period for which notice is
requested.

FROM H. H.NELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:3BPM P9
Page 7 of 11
9 . High Wall Darrier
A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end-
to-end or fencing shall be maintained at all times around
the perimeter of any highwall to prevent inadvertent public
access. In addition; a minimum la foot wide horizontal,
safety bench sha11' be provided at the junction between the
top of rock and the'' toe of the overburden cut slope .
lo . visual 5creenina
'Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and
public thoroughfares to screen the operation From the
public. Additional screening methods, 'such as Constructing
earthen berms, shall 'be employed as deemed appropriate by
the' Department.
11 .
The operator shall notify. the Department in writing of the
desire to delete, modify or otherwise change any part of the
mining, 'reclamation, - or erosion/sediment 'control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the
Department prior tg on-site implementation of the revisions.
12. Re Use QiGRQSa1
A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that
are generated outside of the mining permit area shall
be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area UnIggs authorization to conduct said disposal has
first been obtal;,,sad From both the Division of Solid
Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources. The' method of disposal shall be consistent
with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74--49 ( 14 ) of The
Mining Act of 1971 generated on-site and directly
associated with the mining activity may be disposed of
in a designated refuse area. All other waste products
must be disposed of in a disposal facility approved by
the Division of Solid Waste Management. No petroleum
products, acids , solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that maybe considered hazardous
shall be disposed of within the permitted area.
13 .
An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on form
supplied by the Department` by February 1 of each year until
reclamation is completed and approved.

FROM H.B. MELLOTT, inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 05 1995 02:39PN PIG
Page 8 of 11
14 . gondina
The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S, 74-54 in
the form of a $25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover
the operation as indicated on the approved application.
This security must remain in force for this permit to be
valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded
acreage.
15 .
Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and
History shall be granted access to the site to determine the
presence of significant archaeological resources.

PROM : H. B.11ELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. : 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:39P11 P I 1
L
Page 9 of 11.
BPPBQ-UD_REC. ASH PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the
performance of which is, a condition on the continuing validity of
that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of • the permittee, which continues beyond the
terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
M,inimUn atandards:_ AsProyids d-.By..C.,-r,,....74-53
1 . The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel
and other unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle
as to minimize the passibility of slides and be consistent
with the future use p2- the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property
must be provided in all excavations in rock.
3 . All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration
which is in accordance with accepted conservation practices
and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the
land.
4 . No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or
remain on the mined area that are, likely to become noxious,
odious or foul .
S. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and
recommended agronomic and reforestation practices as
established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
d . Permittee shall conduct rec]'.amation activities pursuant to
the Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities
shall be conducted according to the time schedule included
in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide
reclamation simultaneous with mining operations and in any
event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable time
after completion or termination of mining on any segment of
the permit area and shall be completed within two years
after completion-or termination of mining.

PROM H. B.MELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:40PM P12
Page 10 of 11
1 . Provided further, and subjebt to the Reclamation schedule,
the planned reclamation shall be to allow the quarry
excavation to fill with water, provide a permanent barricade
( fence) along the top of any highwall , and grade and
revegetate any areas in unconsolidated material .
2 . The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a
surface suitable 'for the planned future use are as follows:
A. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden
or waste piles shall be graded to a 2 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to
insure slope stability.
B. All rip--rap filter basins shall be backfilled, graded,
and stabilized. The riser basin(s) shall remain as a
permanent erosion control structure(s) .
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas
neighboring the mine excavation shall be leveled and
smoothed.
D. compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or
otherwise prepared before revegetation.
S. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the
mine site. on-site disposal of waste shall be in
accordance with operating Condition 12A and B.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the
collection of no.,Aous or foul water.
3 . RgMegetation Elan:
Disturbed areas shall be permanently revegetated According
to the Revegetation Plan prepared , by Mr. Boyd C. Wilson,
sr. , Chairman, Caldwell Soil and Water Conservation District
on April 4 , 1969.

FROM H.B. MELLOTT, Inc. PHONE NO. 7047573263 Sep. 06 1995 02:41PM P13
Page 11 of 11
4 . Reglamation--Plan:
Reclamation shall be Conducted simultaneously with mining to
the extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be
initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit.
Final reclamation, including revegetation, shall be
completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued May 1, 1979 and modified and
contemporaneously renewed on November 6 , 1989 , is hereby
modified this 18th day of September, 1992 pursuant to G.S.
74-52.
By; I• �w�-� �I -��I a�c.r---
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
of the Department of Environment., Health and Natural. Resources

State of North Carolina
1, Department of Environment, ".- PFA
Health and Natural Resources 4 • o
Division of Land Resources
�T
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor ®� �� p
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary f'1
Charles Gardner, P,G., P,E.
Director and-State Geologist
MEMO_RAl►D
To: George Givins, Esq.
From: Charles Gardner�.�.�---� --`-`---"�
Date: December 19, 1995
Subject : Caldwell Stone Company, Inc .
Miller Hill Quarry
Permit N �4-�
Caldwell County
This is in response to your recent request for information
regarding blasting complaints and enforcement of the NC Mining
Act at the Bradford Mountain Quarry in Caldwell County. Our
records refer to this mining operation as the Miller Hill Quarry.
Kermit History
On May 1, 1979, Mining Permit No. 14-07 was issued to Caldwell
Stone Company, Inc . (CSC) . The Miller Hill Quarry was permitted
to cover 50 acres with approximately 4 .5 acres approved to be
affected. The mining permit was subsequently renewed and
modified on November 6, 1989 . The modification allowed for
future expansion of the mine excavation. Although the permitted
acreage remained at 50 acres, the affected acreage increased_ to
s. L 30 acre W `astly, on September 18, 1992, the mining permit was
modified by CSC to relocate the access road. The current
expiration date for the permit is November 6, 1999 .
Although H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc . has been contracted to
operate the quarry since early 1995, to date, the mining permit
has not been transferred to H. B. Mellot Estate, Inc . Blasting
reports that have been submitted to this office for review since
early 1995 reflect that the reports are prepared for H. B.
Mellott Estate, Inc . , on behalf of CSC.
Enforcement and, Blasting History
This site has had a history of high airblast readings, flyrock
incidents and general blasting complaints . A flyrock incident
occurred at the site in early 1992 . On January 27, 1992, a
Notice of Violation was issued to CSC for the flyrock incident .
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
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In order to resume blasting operations, additional blasting
restrictions were placed an the operation through blasting
conditions in the permit. These restrictions included proper
location and direction of drill holes, reducing the bench height
to 35 feet maximum, and implementing a seismograph monitoring
program.
On February 3 , 1993, Mr. Jimmie A. Bryant, a nearby resident,
wrote a letter complaining about blasting at the site. The Land
Quality Section subsequently requested blasting records from the
company and completed an analysis to determine compliance with
the blasting conditions of the permit. As a result of the
investigation, the blasting conditions were again modified on
November 10, 1993 . These modifications included monitoring of
all blasts by a qualified individual , submission of detailed and
accurate records, use of a blasting consultant to continually
evaluate and revise the blasting program, and the submission of
monthly reports on the blasting conducted at the site. A
response letter was sent to Mr. Bryant on November 12, 1993 that
transmitted the results of the Department's investigation and the
permit modification dated November 10, 1993 .
On November 29, 1993, Mr. Bryant sent the Department a letter in
response to its November 12, 1993 letter. Mr. Bryant was
concerned that continued blasting would harm the health, safety
and quality of life of the citizens in the area. The Department
responded to Mr. Bryant's letter on December 20, 1993 and
attempted to allay his concerns.
On January 6, 1994, Mr. Bryant sent a letter to the Department
questioning the procedures followed during the initial issuance
of the mining permit on May 1, 1979. He also lodged a complaint
__— __ ______ regarding_a_blast conducted on January 3 , 1994 . A response
letter was sent to Mr. Bryant onTFebruary 8, 1994 stating--that
the blasts conducted during the months of October through
December 1993 had been evaluated and showed that the operation
had been conducted in compliance with its permit. The response
letter addressed Mr. Bryant's concerns regarding the initial
permitting process and noted that the Department would be
evaluating all blasts conducted in January 1994 as per his
request.
Mr. Bryant sent a letter to the Governor's Office on September
29, 1994 complaining of blasting problems at the Miller Hill
Quarry. A response letter was sent from the Governor's Office
reiterating that no blasting violations had occurred during the
time period in question.

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On December 13 , 1994 , CSC voluntarily reported high air blast
readings of 130 and 131 decibels (dbls) for a blast conducted on
December 13 , 1994 . An investigation report was prepared by the
company's consultant and submitted to the Department for review.
As a result of the review, additional blasting restrictions were
placed in the mining permit. -
A high airblast reading of 13C dbl was reported on August 17,
1995 by H. B. Mellot Estate, Inc. A corrective action plan was
submitted to the Department on September 1, 1995 and was approved
by the ❑epartment via a letter dated September 7 , 1995.
❑n October 2 , 1995 , a flyrock incident and high airblast reading
was reported by H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc. Messrs. Tracy Davis,
Tony Sample, Richard Phillips and Richard Moore of the Land
Quality Section met with representatives of CSC and H. B. Mellott
Estate, Inc. on the mine site on October 10 , 1995 to discuss the
flyrock incident of October 2, 1995 and general blasting
operations at the site. A detailed investigation report dated
October 10 , 1995 was submitted t❑ and subsequently approved by
the Department. A letter was sent by the Department on October
1.6 , 1995 that required several additional restrictions on the
blasting program. These restrictions required that all shots be
overseen by the blaster-in-charge, all shot layout patterns be
included with all future reports, that all hole and design
information be provided, all changes in the shot be discussed
prior to drilling, all drill logs be properly maintained, face
burdens and face heights be properly measured, all shots be
videotaped, and stabilizer bars and boretracking be used on the
drill for drilling first and second level holes.
On October 17, 1995 , Mr. Bryant requested a copy of all
information in the mine file related t❑ the October 2 , 1995
flyrock incident. ❑n October 19, 1995, the Department sent
copies of the information to Mr. Bryant.
Another high airblast reading of 130 dBl was reported by H. B.
Mellott on October 24, 1995. A report was submitted by the
company and another modification was made to the mining permit on
October 30 , 1995. The modification addressed the use of proper
stemming application procedures.
Current Status
On November 9, 1995 , the City of Lenoir held a meeting concerning
blasting issues at the site. The City requested that a
representative from the Department be present at the meeting.

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Mr. Richard Phillips, Regional Engineer of the Asheville Regional
Office, attended the meeting. The operator presented its future
plans for the mining operation and answered several questions
from the audience. The meeting was cordial and Mr. Phillips'
involvement was limited t❑ explaining the general application of
the N.C. Mining Act to the Miller Hill Quarry operation. It
appeared that the meeting was beneficial to all parties in
attendance.
This office has a good, professional working relationship with
both CSC and H. B. Mellot Estate, Inc. Both companies have been
very responsive to the Department's concerns and appear to want
to alleviate any adverse impacts the operation may be having on
nearby residents. They have voluntarily reported airblast and
flyrock violations in the past, and agree to do so if any occur
in the future, immediately upon becoming aware of their
existence.
As of the date of this memorandum, CSC is considered to be in
compliance with the conditions of Mining Permit No. 14-07.
Staff Resources
There is a limited amount of resources available in the Land
Quality Section's mining program for permitting, inspections and
enforcement of mining operations across the state. The mining
program has only 7 full time equivalent employees for monitoring
and permitting of 800 mines. The Asheville Regional Office (ARO)
is only allotted .5 man-year to devote to mining issues,
including the monitoring of 89 permitted mines in that region.
This is the highest allotment of any of the regional offices. As
this time must .be .efficiently divided between the primary program
responsibilities noted above, only periodic inspections ❑f mining
operations can be conducted by the ARO. Complaints and issues
such as flyrock take precedence over routine inspections.
Lastly, until additional staff and resources are allocated to the
mining program, the Department will be forced to rely heavily
upon voluntary reporting of violations of blasting conditions by
mine operators and voluntary education/public relations by the
industry.
If you should need additional information, please contact me at
(919) 733-3833 .
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14-07.mem
cc: Assistant Secretary Linda Rimer
Mr. Henry Lancaster
Mr. Mell Nevils, P.E.
Mr. Tracy Davis, P.E.
Mr. Richard Phillips, P.E.

Author: "Richard Phillips" <[e-mail]> at Internet
Date: 12/18/95 9:49 AM
Priority: Normal
TO: Judy Wehner at NROLR0IP
Subject: CALDWELL STONE
-------------------------------------- Message Contents
IN RESPONSE TO YOUR CALL ON FRIDAY, I WILL TRY TO RECAP THE MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 9, 1995 WHICH I ATTENDED REGARDING THE CALDWELL STONE
QUARRY.
THE MEETING WAS HELD IN THE COUNTY BUILDING AND WAS ATTENDED BY A
SUBCOMMITTE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION TO OBTAIN FACTS REGARDING THE
PRESENT AND FUTURE OPERATION OF THE SUBJECT QUARRY. PRESENTATIONS
REGARDING THE OPERATION AND FUTURE QUARRY PLANS WERE DONE BY MR BOYER
AND OTHER REPS OF MELLOTT AND BY DALE CALDWELL. QUESTIONS FROM THE
AUDIENCE WERE ADDRESSED TO THESE GENTLEMEN AND SEVERAL ISSUES WERE
DISCUSSED.
THE QUARRY OPERATORS AGREED TO DO A THIRD PARTY ASSESSMENT OF ANY
ADJOINING OR NEARBY HOMES AT THEIR EXPENSE TO DOCUMENT THE EXISTING
CONDITIONS OF THE STRUCTURES AND SAID THEY WOULD ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY FUTURE DAMAGES IF THEY WERE RELATED TO
BLASTING AT THE QUARRY. OTHER CONCERNS SUCH AS MUD AT THE ENTRANCE
FROM TRUCK TIRE TRACKING, DUST AND NOISE WERE DISCUSSED. THE
OPERATORS SAID IF ANYONE EVER HAD A COMPLAINT REGARDING THESE OR ANY
OTHER PROBLEMS, TO CONTACT THE QUARRY SUPERINTENDENT AND HE WOULD ❑O
HIS UTMOST TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.
THE MEETING FOR THE MOST PART WAS CORDIAL AND MY INVOLVEMENT WAS
LIMITED TO EXPLAINING THE GENERAL APPLICATION OF THE STATE MINING LAW
IN THE OPERATION OF THE QUARRY.
I BELIEVE THE MEETING WAS HELPFUL FOR ALA PARTIES IN ATTENDANCE.

Lotus cc:Mail For: Tracy Davis-
Author: Tracy Davis at NRCLR0IP
Date: 1116195 4:23 PM
Priority: Normal
TO: [e-mail] at Internet
TO: Tracy Davis
Subject: Caldwell Stone Company - Meeting with Lenoir/Citizens
------------------------------------ Message Contents ------------------------------------
Richard - As we discussed, Mr. Ralph Haigler, Planning Director, City
of Lenoir (on behalf of Mr. Jim Hipp, City Manager) called me and
asked that I or a member of our LQS staff attend two meetings on
Thursday, 1119195 - one at 9:30 am and one at 7:00 pm. The meetings
will be with Carl Boyer of H.S. Mellott, area residents and city
officials. Mr. Haigler said he only wants a state representative
present at the meeting, for visibility purposes, as he realizes this
is a local gov't issue.
Currently, the citizens (primarily Jimmie Bryant) have requested the
Hoard of Commissioners to prevent further operation of the quarry or,
as a minimum, approve a zoning change that would require a 1200 foot
buffer around the quarry to protect the public. Mr. Haigler feels
both of these proposals are unreasonable.
As I have a prior commitment in Winston-Salem from 11/8-10/95, I will
be unable to attend. Mell has asked that someone from your office
attend the 7:00 pm meeting, if possible. You noted during our
conversation that you would attend for LQS.
I called Mr. Haigler back and gave him your name and telephone number.
He agreed to call you as soon as possible (probably Tuesday) regarding
specific information on the meeting agenda and location. Again, he
stated that you would not be on the agenda. He would only note that
you are present at the meeting. I emphasized that we did not want to
get involved in local zoning issues as the Act does not allow it. We
feel our mining permit conditions are sufficient to ensure compliance
at the site and safety to the public. Mr. Haigler concurred and
stated that the meetings are only "information gathering" meetings, a
forum for Mr. Boyer to explain the operation and address the concerns.
The Hoard will not be taking any action or discussing any alternatives
at the meetings.
If you have questions for Mr. Haigler, his telephone number is (704)
757-2168. Mr. Hipp's is (704) 757-2199. Thanks again for attending
this meeting on behalf of LQS! Tracy

From: Tracy E. Davis
I o: TS 19Y07,-IS 19W75
Date: 11/b/95 12:49pm
Subject: CALDWELL STONE-Forwarded
Mell-1 called Mr. Haigler today at 11:30 am and told him I would be out of town on 1119195 and,thus,would be
unavailable to attend the meetings. He said it was not imperative that a State rep be present but thought it would be
good in case the citizens had questions about mining,blasting and the frequency(or infrequency)of flyrock.
He said the election on 111705 could result in 3 new Commissioners and definitely a change in the Mayor of Lenoir
(the current mayor of 24 years is retiring). He feels that this situation at Caldwell Stone,especially with the willingness
of H.B. Mellott's people to meet with the Board and the citizens,needs to be resolved ASAP.
Currently, the citizens have requested that a buffer of 1200 feet be required around the quarry to protect the public.
Mr. Haigler feels this is unreasonable.
Mr. Haigler wants me to call him back today or early tomorrow regarding whether or not we will be sending someone
from LQS. Who,if anyone,do you feel should go in my place? You,Tony,Judy,or Richard? Please let me know
something ASAP.....Thanksl Tracy

From: Susan Edwards
'ro: T519W75,NlLCZd41
Date: 1113195 3:35pm
Subject: CALDWELL STONE
Tracy:
Mr. Ralph Haigler,Planning Director, City of Lenoir,called on behalf of Mr.Jim Hipp, City Manager to request that you
attend a meeting on November 9th at 9.30 a.m, and a meeting that same night at 7:00 p.m. The meetings will be with
Mr. Carl Boyer of Caldwell Stone, area residents and city representatives.
Mr. Haiger requested that you call him at(704) 757-2168 or Mr.Jim Hipp at(704) 757-2199 to confirm your
attendance as soon as possible. Mr. Haigler said that you Just need to be present at the meeting.
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MEMORANDUM:
TO: Charles Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
THRU: Mell Nevils, P.E.
FROM: Tracy Davis, P.E
RE: Flyrock Investigation Report
Caldwell Stone Company (Contractor: H.H. Mellott)
Mining Permit No. 14-07
Caldwell County
On October 10, 1995, Richard Phillips, Richard Moore, Tony
Sample and I met with the attached individuals, Dale Caldwell and
Katie Broom at the site.. We observed the October 2, 1995
flyrock shot location, and muckpile from the screening berm along
Bradford Mountain Road. From the berm, ' we als❑ could observe some
of the damages caused by the flyrock t❑ nearby structures . We
reviewed ICI Explosives , findings and their recommendations on how
to prevent flyrock from this area in the future . I was given a
preliminary copy of the corrective actions they proposed to the
operator. I was als❑ given the formal seismograph monitoring
report by Katie Broom of Kleen Sites . I told all those present
that blasting must not resume at the site until the full report ❑n
the flyrock was received and reviewed by the Director. We then
proceeded to inspect other areas at the site . Mr. Boyer of H.B.
Mellott went over their tentative plans for future stripping of
overburden, pit expansion and overburden waste disposal . He
understood that such activities would require a modification of the
mining permit . He intends to finalize their proposal and submit
copies to this office for formal review.
I have reviewed the flyrock investigation report and
corresponding attachments . The report appears t❑ address the
causes of the high airblast and flyrock as well as detailed actions
to be taken to prevent such in the future. The report ❑ffers
general corrective actions for future blasting throughout the
quarry as a whole with specific actions pertaining only to the east
wail where the flyrock occurred.

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My ❑nly concern is that numerous smaller rocks left the site
in addition t❑ the larger ones that did the damage. This is not
always typical . I feel that the overlying rock in highly fractured
and susceptible to future incident unless greater care is taken.
Perhaps smaller shots, with shallower depths and fewer holes,
should be required in this area (in addition to the corrective
actions in the report) until the competent rock is encountered.
Once competent rock is encountered, more standard hole depths and
overall shot sizes could be used, incorporating the proposed
actions/steps in the report .
Please advise me of your decision ❑n this matter and the next
course of action you would like me to take. For your information,
the operator asked me during the site visit if they could blast on
the west wall soon to generate material for pending contracts,
while the report on the flyrock area is being considered.
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Senior Technical Representative 3927 Hadensvillefife Road
Hadensville,Va. 23067
Res. [phone]
14800) 552-8527 box 609
TO: Mr. Paul Mellott Jr.
RE: Recommendations for Caldwell Stone Quarry Lenoir, NC
1. All shot layouts will be done in conjunction with the blaster in charge, who
will prepare a shot layout plan including a diagram showing depth and
design pattern with face orientation.
2: Any changes to design pattern and layout wlll be discussed with the proper
quarry representative and the blaster in charge prior to drilling.
3. All holes on the first level east side will be drilled using a stabilizer or
centralizer to minimize the possibility of drill drift.
4. A drill log indicating mud seams, joints, cracks, voids, hardness of rock,
and depth Wit be provided to the blaster prior to commencement of
loading explosives in the blast holes.
5. As a continued practice all face burdens wail be measured with a tape and
burden pole. Boretracking will be done on all face and open end holes on
the first level east side when face is oriented in the direction of structures.
6. All blasts will be video taped and the video will be reviewed by the blaster
and the quarry superintendent immediately after completion of the blast to
evaluate blast efficiency and control. Doing so will allow design changes
prior to layout of the next blast in this area.
7. Blaster in charge will measure face from In front of the face and will note
and record any anomalies and actions taken to deal with these and any
borehole irregularities encountered in the blast, on the blast report.

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gent upon evidence which its currently being At this point in the cage
deputy DaneernW*e kmPmd being a analyzed at'the state and national level, ble evidence found A the
r over the 9011 p d ore not&M. "We have made progress and have devel• pleased with the deudWni
asleep at oped new evidence for analysis since the mur- Cox was found Bw to
nt Was the By Taws 44M11• der occurred," said Clark. He added that Food Store, 1124 Pbwinp
onths that A'''Aw investigators do'have several suspects, but Sept. 10 with her five4mul
+hale•driv• LENOIR — Three weeks and 846 man that their involvement,-dependB upon evi- her car less than i m feel
hours after the murder of Jennifer Cox,24,of dencc that is currently being analyzed by the Clark credited on&invoi
not serious- Hudson, the Lenoir Police Department De. N.C. State Bureau of Investigation in Ra- tective division with the I
reeks have tective Division has i gprk to marrow Its in- leigh and the Federal Bureau of Inveatiga• been made an far !a tLe (
,eatiggaation vestigatlon. Lion in Washington, D.C, "We're .taking fie (mt
ity Sheriff's Capt. Gary Clark of the Lenoir Police De. Clark said it as been very difficult to nat~ We take every murder'per
:cadents hap- partment said his department has made con- raw the investigation to one particular per- you know family wa*en
if 12-hour aiderable-pr Sms in 9prahending a suspect on becaukie of very little physical evidence working with your as fat
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vualy. The' sky so*all~y did fall AW K'ril+
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aged two homes, S fog
Chunks of granite launched by f
explosives set off at the nearby Howl
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Stone Company Inc. rained clown t#heere a
ke the SAT, on the trailer owned by David and
'Betty Greer of 1650 Bradford , �•
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i the house the couple rents to Ray "* often t
Sanders and his family, at. 1544 "''' of ter:
1 i5 angry Bradford Mountain Rd. is ' ww)rkin
N❑ one was hurt by the debris. t �' dammesi
II$tOrtions.' `� In.1 The bombardment caused an un- t
specified amount of damage,though }' '' : ' _:.. c�ctes .
an insurance adjustor from the �' ; s l = tbem.
quarry was determining that ,
amount.Tuesday afternoon. But,
pan tourism �'} x�`: the di
The falling granite chunks deft- "' i
Or a rebound. nicely left their marks, though.The
_ rocks caused the following damage: caarF '
• One•Chunk hit 'the trailer's URVOO FLoYDINEws.roPic.- &ira�li
spoms�- - -ls porch,-d1lintegratiitg the lower half I . upon
DER IA of a chair that absorbed the impact. quarry Superintendent Dave 1Wlliamson and.tames EM Mrds, an Wens
A rock put a grapefruit-Sized -adjustor for the quarry's insurance company, inspect damage board
U 48 hole through the roof of the trail• caused by debris launched by explosives at tho quarry.The grape- Home
er'a rt. frult aired hole in the carport's roof is one of several points of.im- Thr
• W*& alamrood into the trail- pact from the falling rocks. for i
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4 = beard a bo "said Show."dill of�sudden�=z=He`said Otis chances of sash Uddenta, aduc;ttlon and For htw r
Continaea from.page IA,�. a rock star'.ed cotnratg through the•wall and though.alim.'-can never be eliminated bee "we Informstlom.cell A om
er'a hitch, bending its metal lip, it moved the stove and'It seared ue to• cause of the unpredictable nature of work- Brown at 437V21 In MOrgarr morn
+ Like a bullet, a rock hurled � a death." in with rock ton,Mrty Avale at$62-t 094 In b�idh
wall of the house Iaa�i ied�la •ft said the two girls ran outalde and $'I don't have X-ray vision to see into the Marlon or Bob VYllson at 754, chlkb
:-and ■mashing into the stt�9qv�,a and found men from fife quarry already lrrs et- rock and see what's there," be said. "Fite 2322 In Lenoir. Who,
y pus" it nearly three feet moan tfis walk In the damage and eo the debris, use the beat science we have to see into the Darioa l vnntfiorls class
ftttr
+ Hundreds of pebbles cluttered the V.Oreer said that alth the quarry rock." All iormer rnernbeta of the . chlidt-
yards of the two harrtee. caN residents in the area warns them He said that since rock Is formed of vary Cindereile C�flub who OWN
- Mrs. Greer said neither she nor her hug- beforehand, she gets shaken up every time ing layers rather than a uniform structure, have not resolved an Wtetlon
y band, who both work, were home lit the the begins blasting. it is sometimes hard to determine haw for the aMJVW,y de"to Rol
"time of the blast acid rain of debris. is goes on all the time," she seid, these layers will handle on explosive foree. be lheId Satzday should call
w ••She said her husband works about two "end it's getting to where I can't stay home He said the explosion was set off about . 7SO46K 758.0707 of 75&5272 .PNI
miles away, and he rushed home when he when they blast." goo feet from the damaged homes, and for intnrmation on how io ob- The d
heard the qu�y►,�.biast:lnB,justa little She added that she recently underwent - blasts are set off about one or two times a tstn'one. snd E
after 8 pan. - bypass surgery,and blasts born the quarry week, ded ck.ing an the demand far ro
"Itinst ecared My husband to death," are hard on her heart. He via ted the homes with Jams Ed-
Mrs. veer said: "He was so scared when' .- ' Dave Williamson,quarry superintendent . wards, Caldwell Stones' ftmrranea sAuus- • . . >_ . ;'� `:
he came home he didn't look to see that my - for H.H.Mellott Estate Inc.,which handles tar, to'inspect the damage. Quarryy
car wasn't in the carport." Caldwell Stone's demolitions work,said the employees had already picked up the email
She said Mr. Greer was worried she ram of rocks was an unfortunate accident. atones that littered the Iandscape. 01
might be home and possibly be injured by He apologized to the Greem and the Sand- "I want to make it clear that we'll do
sarne of the.racks he found strewn around ere. whatever is necessary to clean this up and__
him. Williamson said this is the first time such make whatever repairs,are necessary," iae= f aaprBfa ::
She said the-Sanders, who. also both an went has occurred sit quarry-since he said. �•i"_ . : :. wlrMdy
work, weren't home, •but their young be working at the quarry in August Nevert&Wsi, Mrs. Greer isn't taking n�i w Leavy at times. FRIT
• daughter and her babygitter were in the lam• any chances. She Wd someone from her Klgh new 60,TonIght..,
house's kitchen when the blast sent the He said a miscalculation In the angle of insurance company will be out to inspect mostly cloudy Z&x3 lth a
rock through the kitchen wall and into the the holes drilled into the rock face to hold the damage, too. chance of showers and
• stove. the explosive amnswdum nitrate caused the Wflliamson said he has a vested interest thunderstorms.
The Sanders' ll-year-old daughter, To. accidentin raakang sure quarry explosions have safe
aha,said the store projectile's surprise en- He said the miscalculation resulted in outcomes.
trance was"shocking,' and her babysitter, there not being enough rock surrounding "I live in the red house two properties Mountakm rAtD
Brandy Shea, 17, agreed = the explosive to fully absorb the blast, and ' down," he said while standing In the .Today wf with
"We were going to the kitchen to get therefore a portion of the rock face was Greees font yard. "I don't want to blow rain,High In the lower 70s. By p
something to eat, and all of a sudden we launched by the explosion. myself up anymore than anyone else. Tonight._mostly ckx* sgff w
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sad a� all IM Reid In PAW- peen with the � Fb'e Do- �8�ioois were dfted for two'bea a
eon, no age area rgper6e& peutaneat said pier+e to alor�6rg and iise+ reremdased tinder a
Gwyn w= a No Dots esperienoe same es af�man- toxas�o Water urd t�voa#. T% Nsdiosttt! MF al,
Power Co. said approibn5tely 88 pOO* tug. An urm uned�was reported to Weatber Service is calling for the rafara a hom
were without power this nil as 9 rep have approxhnately one foot of peter lh the wind to dinrinish over the atEernoast hours. - As
suit of the stoner anal that tt�ba Inter in bowne& Also,sever these ware rem :. Caettav& Elowntary SclWL hov _ jured
the day Ware pourer is restored,. ed to be down in the area and some reads er, was closed for the day. Couitty seam of the
"With scattered outegea, It tends to take bloeW due to water In the-roadway. officials said parents who chose to withbold
a little longer to restore power. We are Crews with the N.C. Department of their chidren from any school today be- ��-WLAROW
: hard at work and hope to have power to' `I ranaportation placed sandbags around the . cause of weather concerns would be able to
these people as soon as possible,' Salvage Cotletstiolle School area in preparation for claim an excused absence for the student.

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By CRISPIN ROM . was damaged. dent, said Dave Williamson, quarry superin the DEHNR, explained that 5
,3i&ff And quarryand state•officials say they are tendent with H.B_ Mellott Estate Inc.,which dents are a violation of a mining
doing their beat to ensure such an accident -- haMks' Caldwell St one's mining work per. and pE13NR takes
LENOIR — Monday's misc9cuLated min- known as-a flyrock accident — never happy 1�.E. Mellott was not involved in the IM deata very seamy,
ing explosion that sent chunks of granite hum• . again- flyrock accident. "With:a flyrock incident," he
ding out of Caldwe[4 Stone Coe�pany'e i� fiyrxl< axideat caused dents He.said the ra# a-urround'ing.the e=p6— deft"'w apt to kwmr about thf
}wry awd a two n.cariap des wsa�r't ire ab eta e a dby nix was eerie a £ere laiRaraw and Ise enerpesy M.& �
EPA time seek a ea iwA oee r:ed at the gear- a I:,en++ie eellvila; as as iat a house they M=e essay M bhe mw t am was Q;;;A opt us rely Aer it !
ry. rent-to anothr- Following stag bud procedure when am* He said that.t'he must nt
Lpan" i��e t:atllt dries asa�ied•�r a 'r9 h asii�13a�a• wt�s �al arRie� v
Revd aard unto a wilk for the r caeisad by Mondp'Y's: rdiRAW40K-•ME have daaUawed
f ome bea& Efia9• road: as � Ca el Stone "fx+dra �aey eipFbiff natim betare �i3�g will be
As in May's incident, no one was in- A nxiica3calaEtion in the an& of the dM wo*until they d-UTmine precise cause . r+esurrm
jured in the 1M blast, although the wheels holes that hold the ez�losives used.to mine . of Monday's as�cident.
)f the tam were badly bent and the hoas6 the-4naiiyr%� iah r�sa.�ed the ftyro& ace!-, *Tracy I�air�,a state rniI>}ng speclal'iat� . FLYitQCi[ �.a�
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CRISPwas damaged. dent, said Dave Wilhacsan, quarry superin- the DEHNR, a lamed that flyrock aci
tH And.qua-ry and state"officials say they are tendent with H.B. Witt Estate Inc., which dents are a violation of a mining company
doing their best to ensure such an accident -•- handles-Caldwell Store, mining Work permit, and the ❑EHNR takes these.acc
,ENOIR - Monday's miscalculated rain- known as-a flyrock accident -- never happens K.B. Mellott was noinvolved in the 1992 dents bery seriously. -
explosion that sent chunks of granite hur- again. "ek accident. .`•'With;a flyrock incident," he said, "w
ig oat of Caldwell Stone Company's Monday's flyrock accident caused dents He said the rock srrounding.the explo- _definitely'want to know about those iauner
ury and into two nearby homes wasn't the and punched holes in a mobile home owned by lives was unstable andherefore blew away ate , and the
t time such accident occurred at the a lenvir•cou K as well as in a house they more easily•in the Na: than was raF�U'after
Mellott) d
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rent,.to another family. Following standard rocedure wberi suc$ He said that the quarry must now submit
n January IM, a quarry blast launched Caldwell Stone paid for all the damages accidents Occur, officia with the N-C• De- report with DEHNR"showing what cause m
unite debris into the wheels of a truck driv- caused in 1992, and quarry officials say they pwtment of Envirorum;,, Health and Natu- the accident. He said the department's dire
along Bradford Mountain Road and onto a will pay for the repaus caused by Monday's ral Resources OWE) have &aPowed for must be satisfied with the report's expl IQ
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ne beside that road. incident, as well. Caldwell Stone from loing any explosive nation before blasting will be allowed -
ts in Monday's incident, no one waa in- A mfscakulation in the angle of the drill work until they deterrr-e the precise cause• • resume
ed in the 1992 blast, although the wheels holes that hold the explosives used to mine of Monday's accident.
the truck were badly bent and the house the quarry's granite caused the flyrock acci-• Tracy Davis,a state3ining speriali_sL with FLV[tt)tl( cantimms•on back- g+ag m
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ich is frustrating to knixiv to protect her. Haas favors a But Davis said residents may act science," he said, "because of
site understands. syatc.m t at would allaw each per• hear bivating resume shortly, be. the geoiagy� and weather eondi-
f women," H said, son to speak to the judge privately cause M.B. Mellott has requested thong. And blasting's not a perfect
to get a rotective or- in chambers. Then, she said, warn- permission to blast at,another loca- thing because yvu can do every-
because t�ey`re afraid erg would be more likely to tell the Lion in the quarry, away from the thing you canto design it properly,
r abuser."Maas said she judge of their fears and needs. region whore the flyrock was but mother nature may not Iet it
could convince more launel a, happen perfectly every time."
,t the protective order is Another recftsently
ex rience He Kaid it's unlikely the depart
for Hasty recently was when sloe , Btheut t✓sldmvelt Stone Company
the right direction, saw both a father and eon in court. meats director will turn Clown new
President Dale Caldwell said his
he order, a judge Places for Ahttsing heir wives. quarry s request to blast at a new earnpany Is loin eve
s on the spouse or boy• location. is rything it mn
"You wonder when it will stop, "You'd have to have Some pretty to make sure future blasts are acdi
:r, Has said the system hecause probably in the future dent Corse.
1 the whole enti1v operation,"d4 he "We're looking at all this to aee
bersuae the worrsarr even• them wil be two more just like
b to face her abuser in them." sal{}' "but we could say you can't What we can changge�so thls does not
occur," he said. "We'made chap
,fie she knows ap€e have Ja4aat a whole entire wall. gag
to face their aceusery, In the mean time,Haas will do all lie said the department has i�een the first time it happened,and we'll
ties, "Until we get legisla- in her power to make sure women sstiefed with the cooperation it has make more e�anges this time."
protect women instead of -are aware of their options and are received trout Caldwell Stone, and
said these -changes
ier, men will continue to given every opportvnity to tame ad- the quarry has made progress in *ill include altering the direction of
She added,"I think Where a vantage of them. Thua, she spends terms of safety sinea the 1992 aces- future blasta 4o that- homes
s
Motels the taw in this man• about u half,a day in court every dent. wouldn't be in the way of any posa3.
Clay offering support to women and ble fl rk,
y don't have any righ ',They have submitted about �v
lotion she said, "If the Pun• working closely with the district at- reports from previous shots to He also said new blasting tech
office.
s o .
were more severe, they torrsey show they have stayed welt within nalogy i8- becoming available that
pink twine about it." fieterring to District Attorne�� the limits,,' Davis $aid, "and this will make blasting more accurate,
ier Obstacle the abused face David h`lalrerty, she said, "We do (accident)i8 an unusual occurrence, and H.B, Mellott is lootdng into pos-
ost of filin for the onl&r. have an advocate in the DA's office. They seem like they're really re• sib)} switching over.to this.new
.*y do not lave to have an David is very concerned about do- aponsible and want to do the right equipment. .
I, there is still a W Ming mestie violence, l feel he's working thing But he said hlasting is still the
a$6 fee for the order to he very hard for the cause." I lie said blasting can never be 100 only method available to ini6a gran-
)y deputies. But, Hass said percent safe,and the only way,as a its, the type of rock launched.it I
re provisions in the law Hetleeting upon her experiences, resident, to completely avoid Ayn Monday'a accident.
Blow s woman to declare Haas echoed the thoughts and com• ock ')% to not live near a quarry. "There is no other known eco
onebla to pay. meats of.so Marty others involved "Blasting is somewhat of an inex- nomical way to do it," he said,
ent mae has tvuaed Haas with victims of domestic viotence
On Aug. 4, Irene Corpen. when ahe said, "We need educotion
was a resident of the Shea• in the elementary and middle
one, ►Fa8 escorted by a aehQola This will continue until we
I Courty Sheriff Deputy to break the cycle of vi tence."
a to get clothes. She never
L Inatead she was allegedly Though she admitted her join"ix
town by her estrangeKi hva• h-ustxatsng," efts added, "it is also
tmm "Rusty" Corpenfng. very rewarding because of the ones
nine has plead not guilty in that get out of the abusive ensiron•
went. We feel like we've been able
se Mr. Corpening was pre, to help,"
the courtroom when Mrs.
ng appeared- bafnre the
Evers awd she believes Mrs,
ag was so afraid of her hug• Jason Douglas
s;t she would not tet€ the �-
.lesar:Slaphen Dacglss, 18,of
verything he needled to, Boomer,Chad Friday, Saptember
29, 1995,at Caldwell Memorial
Hospital. I
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�, M r. 'Tracy Davis L� L�� V 'L� �4:L
}, x "M1iiing Specialist
Land Quality S&tion - �- , _ , ` )OCT 0.91995
Department of Environment,
Flealth and Natural Resources 1+` I ' ' By— '►
Raleigh; North:Carolina 2761 1
d,RF.: Caldwell Stone'Com an r Ine, y 1 4
.,•-Miller"(till Quarryr
' '} 1_ - `; ' !. :• INermit No.14-07
IIBME'Project No. 94008
a , +Dear Mr. Davis:
i, As reported during;our telcphone conversation on Wober_2; 1995, there were problems, .
A with a quarry production blast�at the Caldwell Stone Company- Miller l'Iill Quarry on that date: •�
Separate seismogra6h read ings.of the shot-recorded air overpressure measurements of 134 dB and';
i35 cf131;_exceeding,the 128 dB1 lirrtit established by the mining permit conditions' Iri addition;` '
flyrock•left-the mine permittcci area,calisin;'darriage to adjacent'property. 131asting operations at
r:r ` the,site,have,been suspended in accordance with stipulation's in the permit. '
The blasting}contractor coordinalin the shot was ICI E plosives 69A, Inc. Seismic" �R
l ,
- monitoring of the shot was conducted by Kleen Sites Geoservices of.Salisbi ry;NC.'Copies^of.the �• '�
blasting report,?blast monitoring report, driller's tog, and shoi diaram'are enclosed lar your, �
inspection.
Thankfully;there were no injurles « ;th'fr �ne'flyrock. Howcver, amobile home on the ,
} , ` souther]V�adiacent Greer property was damaged, as was'a carport and a truck.on the same > �` - • �
property. Damage was'also abse`rved at the Sanders' dwell ng, located adjabent�tci the'Greer ,I ; �. •
moblle'home. Flyrock was observed on the;nearby`I-loneycutt property,'but no physical'damage --
fa
' was.indicated. • ' ' , � � 4 , - ..
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•,.,Immediate: actions were takeri`i99n response to the-incident-We contactcd the of ected `zJ
��~ ' . •° neighbors as soon as they could be located;'and inspected the properties forany signs of potential r' I
damage from the flyrock. (Repairs to damaged properties have "since commenced, or are being `, t
' + arranged. At leastruntil'the cause of;the incident can be established, and a means,ofpioviding a -�• ,`,
�1P, more than co rilortable assurance that the in6ident•w1II not'beIrepeated, we have no desire or t s
t r'•rintention of resuming blasting jnthe southeast portion 6f,tht quarry "' t�. r ' > tf • • i }
-; �- Initial inspection of the rock facie behind the.blast strongly indicates that the orientation of t
the drill holes.deviated at depth upon encountering;-a parting where the rock changed from a�'�
' weathered zone to a competen ath t, unweered Tone. ,These holes angled off toward"the"quarry
, s
} highwall. At the bottom of�the borings there was insufficientr de burn on the row.of-holey nearot
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,. : to the'highwall which caused•more net outward thiustlin'this.area than'the rock could contain, thus' ;
. •
' releasing'the resultant flyrock: Obsei-vatian of rack exiting the highwall face at the time oftfie `
' -; •shot supports this analysls:.
This'slzot was deli r�ed'and conducted in accordance with the approved.Biasting Plan and ,='
A the.conditions specified•iri.your'letter•of•September 7;,1995. The burden'and spacingon all hole"s .
#n• • was ten•Ieel or,mare,-arid•a,II holes had at least ten feet ❑f stemming. Some-holes had snore than,
teri feet of stemming to allow for,changestin the burden•alang the face. Based on•driil data;the
. rock in`this•shot was much more-corn petent and less weathered than that`in°other_ shots'in this'area.
All
=4-'4 'i:Until`the southeast quarry;.conditions.can be,properly evaluated and'addressed;'.we are
requesting permissianJO resulnc•blasting on the northwest side,ofthe quarry: Because fifty blasts
have been made this year vn the north�vest'side, all of ihich have been within permit gut deliries; s
and where the, observed on the southeast.side of thi;:,quarry are absent;we feel confident"
that'blasting op�erations'can be safely conductcd'in'this area. 'It is also vitally important that we
• ,•resume blasting cn the'northwest side as soon as-possible in•order to meet existing productlan, 4 �'
requirements; including stone commitments for,a large Nnrth'Carolina-State Highway'project in
the area . 3
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Representatives of-ICI1Explosives US ';Inc, will be-'inspecting'�the blast'site'this'weck ta,. ;
°c valuate the causes of the incident.and,to engineer recommended changes tti our blasting program'
:y r• t .. . i _ ,
r, We hope to have a thorough evaluation of the incident completed prior to our meeting'on Qctoher ,
.t• l0, ]995,'and plan to discuss tlieselissues with'vou�at that=time.
Please contact,me immediately AT,(704).757-0741'.1f you have any'questions-regarding ` +'
r' °this cnmmunlcatton: 'I hank yciu very much for,your assistance.`
Sincerely; .>: ;. ;: •;,.. . .fJ ,
� y# ` •. i a4- '� �iy ,• •ji., • • �_t 5 t• . ' •. .�. .1• nl . 1 � ti .• 1 '� 1 al !.
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cc:` Paul C: Mellott, Jr.; 1-iBME- • ; `� ,' �' ,
Carl G. Bayer;1 Et3ME ,:
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Martin'Mantz ICI Explosives USA, Inc' ',� i ° �'
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Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
RE: Caldwell Stone Company, Inc.
Miller Hill Quarry
Permit No. 14-07
H1BME Project No. 94008
Dear Mr. Davis;
As reported during our telephone conversation on October 2, 1995, there were problems
with a quarry production blast at the Caldwell Stone Company - Miller Hill Quarry on that date.
Separate seismograph readings ofthe shot recorded air overpressure measurements of 134 d B I and
135 dB), exceeding the 129 dBl limit established by the mining permit conditions. Jn addition,
flyrock left the mine permitted area causing darnage,to adjacent property. Biasting operations at
the site have been suspended in accordance with stipulations;in the permit.
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The blasting contractor coordinating the shot was ICI Explosives i.JSA, Inc, Seismic
monitoring of the shot vvas conducted by Kleen Sites Geoservices of Salisbury, NC. Copies of the
blast in6, rcpori,Mast monitoring report,driller's leg, and shot diagram are enclosed for your
inspection.
Thankfully there %vcrc no injuries from the fiyrock. However, a mobile home on the
southerly adjacent Greer property was damaged, as was a carport and a truck on the same
prnlx:rty. i]rlrnagc ►vaS also obscrved at the Sanders' dwelling, located adjacent to the Creer
inobile home. F l rock was observed on the nearby Honeycutt property, btrt no•physicaI damage
was indicated.
Immediate actions were taken in response to the incident. We contacted the affected
neighbors as soon as they could be Iocated, and inspected the. propertics for any signs of potential
darnage from the flvrock. Repairs to darnaged properties have since commenced, or are being
arranged. At least until the cause of the incident can be established, anti a tnearls of providing a
more than comfortable assurance that the me denl will not he repeated, we have no desire or
intention of resuming blasting in the southeast portion of the quarry,
Initial inspection of the rock face behind the blast strongly indicates that the orientation of
dic drill holes deviated at depth upon encountering a parting where the'rock changed from a
weathered zone to a competent, unweathered zone. These holes"Ingled oft tokvurd the cli.t;.trrV
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to the higlnvnll which caused more net outward thrust in this area than the rock could contain, thus
releasing the resultant flyrock. Observation of rock exiting the highwall face at the time of the
shot supports this analysis.
This shot was designed and conducted in accordance with the approved Blasting Plan and
tltc conditions specified in your letter of September 7, 1995. The burden and spacing on all holes
was ten feet or more, and all holes had at least ten feet of stemming, Some holes had more than
ten feet of steinming to allow for changes in the burden along the face. Based on drill data, the
rock in this shot was much more competent and less weathered than that in other Shots in this area.
Until the southeast quarry conditions can be properly evaluated and addressed, %ve are
requesting Permission to resume blasting on the northwest side of the quarry. Because fifty blasts
have been made this year on the northwest side, all of which have been within perinit guidelines,
and where the prohlerns observed on the southeast Side of the quarry are absent, we feel confident
that blasting operations can be safely conducted in this area. It is also vitally important that we
resume blaslipg can the northwest side as soon as possible in order to meet existing production
requirements, including stone comtnitnichis for a large North Carolina State Highway project in
the area.
Representatives of iCl Explosives USA, Inc, will be inspecting the blast site this week to
evaluate the causes of the incident and to engineer recornmertded changes to our blasting program,
We hope to have a thorough evaluation of the incident completed prior to Our meeting on October
10, 1995, and plan to discuss these issues with you at that time,
Please contact me immediately AT [phone] if you have any gLICStions regarding
lltis con1111unicaticm. Thank y'ou very much for your assistance.
Sincerely,
B. Mellott fstatV inc
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Carl 0. Boyer, 1I13ME
Karen Moore- Kleen Sites Geoservices, tnt .
Martin Ivlatitz - ICI Explosives USA, it c.
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No. Holes _. `� __,Diameter—3 �� _ _ in., Depth
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ID
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary �1 F7
Charles Gardner, P,G„ P.E.
Director and State Geologist
October 3 , 1995
CERTIFIE❑ MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF MINING PERMIT
Mr. Dale Caldwell, President
Caldwell Stone Company, Inc.
P. ❑. Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
This is to inform you of a violation of Mining Permit No.
14-07 issued to Caldwell Stone Company, Inc. to operate the
Miller Hill Quarry in Caldwell County.
On October 2 , 1995, Mr. David Williamson of H. B. Mellott
Estate, Inc. notified Land Quality Section staff of a flyrock
incident that occurred at the above referenced quarry on October
2 , 1995 which resulted in rock being thrown outside your
permitted area. In addition, an air overpressure reading of 134
dBL was measured during the blast at the closest offsite occupied
structure. Therefore, this incident constitutes a violation of
operating Conditions Nos. 8 .B. and 8 .D. of your mining permit
which govern the control of air overpressure and flyrock at this
mine.
The following action must be taken to correct this
violation:
A. Immediately cease further use of explosives at the
Miller Hill Quarry.
B. Submit in triplicate to the Department, within 15 days
following your receipt of this Notice, a complete blast
investigation report prepared by a third party
consultant. Said report shall contain, but not be
limited to, the following: blast logs, seismograph
records, a scaled map showing the exact location of the
flyrock and offsite damages, the distance from the
blast to the flyrock and offsite damages, actions to
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone]
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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be taken by your company to repair these damages,
probable cause(s) ❑f the flyrock, description of the
blasting procedures employed at the time of the
incident, and what changes will be made in procedures
to ensure that flyrock will not exit the permitted and
guarded area in the future. Procedures must also be
proposed t❑ reduce excessive air overpressure readings
at the site.
You will, be notified if the above investigative report meets
with the approval of the Department. Should the report not meet
with Department approval, you will be notified of the deficiencies.
Failure to take the corrective actions specified above will
result in the assessment of a civil penalty against your company.
If a civil penalty is assessed, the amount may be up to five
hundred dollars ($500. 00) for each day of violation, beginning with
the date of your receipt ❑f this Notice of Violation (N.C.G.S. 74-
54) . ❑ther enforcement actions may include seeking an injunction
or revoking your mining permit.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the
conditions of your mining permit rests with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Tracy Davis, State
Mining Specialist, at (919) 733-4574 or me at (919) 733-3833
regarding any questions you might have about this matter.
Very truly yours,
Charles Gardner, P.G. , P,E.
CHG/TED/se
cc, Mr. Tracy Davis, P.E.
Mr. Richard Phillips, P.E.
Mr. David Williamson, H. B. Mellott Estate, Inc.

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.lames B. Hont, Jr„ Governor
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October 3 , 1995
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF MINING PERMIT
Mr. Dale Caldwell, President
Caldwell Stone Company, Inc.
P. ❑. Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
This is to inform you of a violation of Mining Permit No.
14-07 issued to Caldwell Stone Company, Inc. to operate the
Miller Hill Quarry in Caldwell County.
On October 2 ; 1995 , Mr. David Williamson of H. B. Mellott
Estate, Inc. notified Land Quality Section staff of a flyrock
incident that occurred at the above referenced quarry on October
2, 1995 which resulted in rock being thrown outside your
permitted area. In addition, an air overpressure reading of 134
dBL was measured during the blast at the closest offsite occupied
structure. Therefore, this incident constitutes a violation of
Operating Conditions Nos. 8 .B. and 8 .D. of your mining permit
which govern the control of air overpressure and flyrock at this
mine.
The following action must be taken to correct this
violation:
A. Immediately cease further use of explosives at the
Miller Hill Quarry.
B. submit in _triplicate to the Department, within 15 days
following your Teceipt of this Notice, a complete blast
investigation report prepared by a third party
consultant. Said report shall contain, but not be
limited to, the following: blast logs, seismograph
records, a scaled map showing the exact location of the
flyrock and offsite damages, the distance from the
blast to the flyrock and offsite damages, actions to
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Surrey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
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be taken by your company to repair these damages,
probable cause(s) of the flyrock, description of the
blasting procedures employed at the time of the
incident, and what changes will be made in procedures
to ensure that flyrock will not exit the permitted and
guarded area in the future. Procedures must also be
proposed to reduce excessive air overpressure readings
at the site.
You will be notified if the above investigative report meets
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PERMIT HISTORY
Permit issued - 5/01/79
Permit renewed and modified - 11/06/89
Permit modified - 9/18/92
Expiration date 11/06/99
CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY
January 22 , 1992 Flyrock incident
January 27, 1992 NOV sent to Caldwell Stone Company
February 26, 1992 Response t❑ NOV from Land Quality
that limits blasting activities to
the recommendations suggested by
VibraTech on February 18, 1992 in
order to resume blasting.
Restrictions:
Proper location and direction of
drill holes, reduce bench to 35 feet
maximum, implement seismograph
monitoring program.
February 3 , 1993 Letter from 'James Bryant about
blasting, etc.
November 10, 1993 Letter to Caldwell Stone with
official blasting restrictions.
Restrictions:
monitor blasts, detailed and
accurate records, use ❑f consultant,
submit monthly reports.
November 12 , 1993 Response to Bryant from Charles
Gardner.
November 29, 1993 Second letter from Mr. Bryant.
December 20, 1993 Response to Mr. Bryant's 11/29/93
letter.
January 6, 1993(4) Letter from Bryant to Charles
complaining of 1/3/94 blast.
February 8, 1994 Letter to Bryant from Charles with
response to record review stating
Caldwell stone was within the
limits, October to December.

Page Tw❑
Summary
September 29, 1994 Letter from Bryant to Governor.
November 7, 1994 Letter from Hunt to Bryant. No air
or blasting violations.
December 13 , 1994 Air blast recorded 130 dBL and 131
dBL for

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Permit No
Permittee*: Caldwell Stone
Mine Name*: Miner hill quarry 14-07
Blast Report No.*: Date of Blast*: 12/13/94 Time of Blast*: 0
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft) : D* = 400.0
W = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds) : W* = 102.9
SD = Scaled Distance: 'SD = D/W^0.5 SD = 39.43232
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second) : V = 160 (SD)^-1 .6
(*max. limit in mining permit is: V = 1 .0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additi
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as f
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips) : V* = 0.18
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft) : DS* = 400
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft) : d* = 475
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied
PPV = V(DS/d)^1.5
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:
P = Unconfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi) : P = 82 (D/W^0. 33) ^-1.2
To convert (psi) to (dBL) : (P/2.9 x 10^-9)log x 20
AB = Confined Airblast/overpressure (dBL) : AB = P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for
(*max. limit in mining permit is: AB = dBL)

LAND QUALITY SECTION BLASTING ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
f* = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.*: 7
Permittee*: CALDWELL sTONE
Hine Name*: KILLER HILL 14-07
Blast Report No.*: Date of Blast*: 10/06/94 Time of Blast*: 12:17 PM
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 475.0
W = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): W* = 220.0
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = D[W^0.5 50 = 32.02449
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V = 160 (SD)"-1.5 V =
f*max. limit in mining permit is: V = 1.0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V* = 0.13
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS* = 475
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d* = 400
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure fips):
PPV = V(DS/d)-l.5 PPV
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:

P = Unconfined Airblast/overpressure (psi): P = 82 (DIW"0.33)A-1.2 P = 0.425972
To convert (psi) to (dBL): (P/2.9 x 10--9)log x 20 P = 163.3397
AB = Confined Airblastloverpressure (dBL): AB = P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB
(*max. limit in mining permit is: AB = dBL)
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LAND QUALITY SECTION BLASTING ANALYSIS W6RKSHEET
(* = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.*: 7
Permittee*: CALDWELL sTONE
Hine Name*: MILLER HILL 14-07
Blast Report No.*: Date of Blast*: 05/18/93 Time of Blast*: 12:45 PH
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 400.0
W = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): w* = 74.o
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = D/W10.5 SD = 46.49906
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V = 160 (SD)--I.6 V =
(*max. limit in mining permit is: V = 1.0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V* = 0.344
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS* = 400
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): - d* = 475
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure (ips):
PPV = V(DS/d)-l.5 PPV =
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:

P = Unconfined Airblast/overpressure (psi): P = 82 (D/WAD.33)^-1.2 P = 0.340062
To convert (psi) to (dBL): (P/2.9 x JOA-9)log x 20 P = 161.3832
AB = Confined Airblastfoverpressure (dBL).- AB = P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB =
(*max. limit in mining permit is: AB = dBL)

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[* = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.*: 7
Permittee*: CALDWELL sTONE
Hine game*: HILLER HILL 14-07
Blast Report Ho.*: Date of Blast*: 12/21/94 Time of Blast*: 03:03 Pik
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = 350.0
W = Maximum pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): W* = 134.0
SU = Scaled Distance: SU = D/W^0.5 SD = 30.23539
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): v = 160 (SD)"-1.6 v
(*nax. linit in mining permit is: V = 1.0 ips) 1
Based on known distances from the blast to the seismograph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph tips): V* = 0.07
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS* = 350
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d* = 500
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure tips).
PPV = V(DS/d)11.5 PPV =
Airblast (overpressure) Check:

P = Unconfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi): P = 82 (DIY^0.33)^-1.2 P = 0.50497
To convert (psi) to (M): (P/2.9 x 10--9)log x 20 P = 164.8174
AB = Confined Airblast/Overpressure (dBL): AB = P tdBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB
(*max. limit in mining permit is: AB = dBL)
NMI

LAND ORLITY SECTION BLASTING ANALYSIS WORKSHEET
(* = denotes fields where input data is needed)
Permit No.*: 7
Permittee*: CALDWELL sTONE
Hine Name*: KILLER HILL 14-07
Blast Report No.*: Date of Blast*: 02/02/95 Time of Blast*: 03:37 PH
Peak Particle Velocity Check:
D = Distance to closest offsite occupied structure (ft): D* = - 400.0
W = Haximun pounds of explosives per delay (pounds): W* = 84.0
SD = Scaled Distance: SD = DIW-0.5 5D = 43.64358
V = Peak Particle Velocity (inches per second): V = 160 (5D)"-1.6 V =
(*max. limit in mining permit is: V = 1.0 ips)
Based on known distances from the blast to the seis3Dgraph and any additional location,
the expected vibration level can be estimated at the second location as follows:
V = Particle velocity measured by the seismograph (ips): V* = 0.26
DS = Distance from blast to seismograph (ft): DS* = 400
d = Distance from blast to second location (ft): d* = 350
PPV = Theoretical peak particle velocity at the closest offsite occupied structure fips):
PPV = V(DS/d)^1.5 PPV =
Airblast (Overpressure) Check:

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P = Unoonfined Airblast/Overpressure (psi): P = 82 (D/W"0.33)"-1.2 P = 0.357566
To convert (psi) to (dBL): -(P/2.9 x 10^-9)log x 20 P = 161.8192
AB = Confined Airblast/overpressure (dBL):. AB = P (dBL) - 35 dBL (for quarry situation) AB = '
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MAR 0 71995 r
RERORT
TO Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company
Miller Hill Quarry
Post Office Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
❑ATE February 9, 1995
SUBJECT Blasts dated January 26, 1995
through February 2, 1995
Miller Hill Quarry
CCRY NUMBER I ❑F 3

4�YIBRRAT- ECH 377 Carowinds Boulevard,Suite 112, Ft. Mill,SC 29715
ibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
February 9, 1995
Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company
Miller Hill Quarry
Post Office Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
This report contains the original seismic data from blasting associated with the Miller
Hill Quarry. Three blasts, dated January 26, 1995 through February 2, 1995 are
included.
The maximum value of the recorded peak particle velocity for this series of blasts was
0.64 inches per second (ips), below the established criteria for ground vibration as
recommended by the United States Bureau of Mines (RI-8507: November, 1980),
Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground Vibration From Surface Mine
Blasting. This value, recorded from the blast dated February 2, 1995, represents 64
percent of the allowable vibration limit as stipulated by the North Carolina Mining Act
of 1971.
The maximum recorded air blast level for this series of blasts was 125 decibels (dB),
or 0.00516 pounds per square inch (psi), for the blast dated February 2, 1995, which
represents seventy-one percent of the 128 dB limit stipulated by the North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech, Inc.
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Area Manager
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SEISMOGRAPH ANALYSIS REPORT
EVENT WAVEFORMS
TRANSVERSE VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL MICROPHONE
SERIAL NO. 3354 V2.1-MSV
CODE E35459L7.5WV
_ TIME 8 DATE Tran. at 14:34:44 Feb 2, 1995
J. TRIGGER SOURCE Ge❑ or Mic 0.050 in/sec 119.6 dB(L)
RECORD TIME 3 sec
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SCALED DISTANCE N/A
PEAK VECTOR SUM 0.648 in/see at 432 ms
MICROPHONE LINEAR WEIGHTING
PK AIR 116.9 dB(L) at 505 ms
ZC FRED 9 Hz
TRAN VERT LONG
PPV 0.640 0.300 0.330 in/sec
ZC FRED 73 57 73 Hz
FFT FRED NIA NIA NIA Hz
TIME(REL.T❑ TRIG) 432 632 351 ms
ACCEL 0.80 0.30 0.40 9
1/4 WAVE DISP 0.0015 0.0008 0.0011 in
DYNAMIC GE❑ CAL Passed Passed Passed
INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp = 482
BATTERY LEVEL 6.2 volts
CALIBRATED ON Nov 19, 1993 by INSTANTEL INC.
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EVENT WAVEFORMS
TRANSVERSE VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL MICROPHONE
SERIAL NO. 3354 V2.1-MSV
CODE E35459L7.86V
TIME & DATE Tran. at 14:36:06* Feb 2�7 d6{L)1995 TRIGGER SOURCE Geo or Mic 0.050 in/sec
RECORD TIME 2 sec
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PEAK VECTOR SUM 0.294 in/sec at 235 ms
MICROPHONE LINEAR WEIGHTING
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2C FREQ 32 Hz
TRAN VERT LONG
PPV 0.260 0.088 0.120 in/sec
2C FREQ 85 47 30 Hz
FFT FREQ N/A N/A N/A Hz
TIME(REL.TO TRIG) 234 354 252 ms
ACCEL 0.33 0.12 0.13 g
1/4 WAVE DISP 0.0006 0.0003 0.0005 in
DYNAMIC GEO CAL Passed Passed Passed
INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp = 482
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SEISMOGRAPH ANALYSIS REPORT
EVENT WAVEFORMS
TRANSVERSE VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL MICROPHONE
SERIAL NO. 3310 V2.2-MSV
CODE E310591-7.86V
TIME & DATE Long. at 14:36:06* Feb 2 1995
TRIGGER SOURCE Geo or Mic 0.050 in/sec i19.6 dB(L)
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ACCEL 0.08 0.08 0.07
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INTERNAL MIC CHANNEL TEST: Passed Freq = 20 Amp = 419
BATTERY LEVEL 6.1 volts
CALIBRATED ON Sep 14, 1994 by VIBRA-TECH
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REPORT JAN 10 1995
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T❑ Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone
Miller Hill Quarry
Post Office Box 755
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
OATS December 22, 1994
SUBJECT Blast dated December 21, 1994
Miller Hill Quarry
COPY NUMBER 1 ❑F 3

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4�YIBRA-TECH 377 Carowinds Boulevard,Suite 112, Ft.Mill,SC 29715ibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
December 22, 1994
Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company
Miller Hill Quarry
Post Office Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
This report contains the original seismic data from blasting associated with the Miller
Hill Quarry. One blast dated December 21, 1994 is included in this report.
The maximum value of the recorded peak particle velocity for this blast was 0.07
inches per second- (ips), significantly below the established criteria for ground
vibration as recommended by the United States Bureau of Mines (RI-8507: November,
1980), Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground Vibration From Surface
Mine Blasting. This value represents 7 percent of the allowable vibration limit as
stipulated by the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971.
The maximum recorded air blast level for this blast was 124 decibels (dB), or 0.00460
pounds per square inch (psi), which represents sixty-three percent of the 128 dB limit
stipulated by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech, Inc.
4Y . Rodgers
Area Manager
]AR:nsb

377 Carowinds Blvd., Suite 112 VIBRA-TECH ENGINEERS 803-548-3066
Ft.Mill,SC 29715 BLAST AND SEISMOGRAPHIC REPORT FAX:[phone]
Job Location L"m-o_n3 G
Date �� r Z(� Blast No. Time ll '
$ Exact Blast Location ._0-4 LA".-P C4-WaAA
L No. of Holes Diameter in. Avg. Depth ft. Subgr e fL
A 2S Spacing ft. Burden 67 ft. Avg. Stemming
T Make& Type of Explo ive Delay Make_1L►s JA.'f L f'&C+5
D _ �x ��� ��d lbs. Delay Type& Nos. d
T _ 1 lbs. Min. Delay Period—145 ms.
lbs. Max. Lbs.l❑elay Period I lbs.
lbs. Blaster P y �') ��
lbs. Weather C.:�
Total Explosives Ibs. Wind Direction& Speed
Everlert Only
Seismograph No, 7�� Range/Gain Setting_ ips Trigger I Vole
Exact Seismograph Location �aAX � r � L ips
i m r hDistance
Se ag ap s & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure << Q dB Operator
Meters �o.o�j
Peak Particle Velocity =! ips Cassette No.
S
E
l Everlert Only
S Seismograph No. �d 2 Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger L el
M Exact Seismograph Locationr ?e� . C.Q► S��" � d•d ps
G —
R A Se mograph Distance & Direction from Blast
P f Peak Overpressure /Z 4 dB Operator
—
H Meters
Peak Particle Velocity b. 4—ips Cassette No.
A
T f=varlert Only
Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
A
Exact Seismograph Location ips
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure dB Operator
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity s Cassette No.
Additional Seismographs YES NO

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CALI)11 ELL STONE MILLER MILL QUARRY ScisrnorrieLer at SETZER RESIDENCE
Blast 1 Date: 12/21/94 Tirrre: 15:03
Instrrrmelrt 7026
0.0046 AirblasL = 124 dB
0.0000
-0.0046 V
0.0 0-5 3.9 1.4 1.8 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.1 4-6
0.25 Transverse = 0.06 in/sec
0.00 - - - --
-0 25 _
0.0 0.5 0-9 1-4 1.6 2-3 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.1 4-6
0-25
Vertical = 0.06 in/sec
0.00
-0.25 I I I I I I I
0.0 0-5 0.9 1A 1.6 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.7 4.1 4-6
0.25 Longitudinal = 0.07 iri/sec
0-00
-0.25
0.0 0.5 0-9 1.4 1.8 2-3 2.8 3-2 3.7 4.1 4.6
Response Spectra
Transverse Vertical Longitudinal
l .I- 1- t I.1.1. - .i - I - 1
Jo
0.1 0.1 - 0A - - --
O.a 1, i 0.01 0.01
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CALDWELL STONE CO., INC.
P. 0. Box 765
HUDSON, NC 28638
[phone]
December 15,1994
To: Mr.Tony Sample RECEIVED
NCDEHNR
P.O. Box 27687 D E H N R
Raleigh,North Carolina 27611
From: Dale Caldwell DECU Z 7 1994
Caldwell Stone Company,Inc.
P.O. Box 765
Hudson,North Carolina 28638
Subject: Air Blast When Blasting
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Dear Mr.Sample;
On December 13,1994,Piedmont Explosives was blasting at Caldwell Stone Company,lnc.
There were two different shots.One shot was a production shot and one was short holes to blast
rough places and knots in the haul road.
When we blasted we had two seismographs set up.One was in front of David Greer's residence
at his mailbox and the other one was beside Mrs.Betty Setzer's rental house.The ground
vibration readings were very low.One was_ .018 and the other one was.019.The air blast reading
=waifJ 30 and 131..
At the time we started loading these shots the weather was good.When we blasted at 5:20 P.M.
the weather had turned bad.The clouds were real low and it was very damp and cold.
( I have talked with Rob at Vibra Tech and he thinks the high air blast reading was due to us
shooting the short holes and the clouds being so low.All of our previous readings have been low.}
The average of the last seven readings is 117.
At the time of the blast we had no complaints from'anyone.However,24 hours Iater,David Greer
called and said we cracked the concrete in his carport.I called Vibra Tech and Stewart Pursey at
Piedmont Explosives.Both Rots and Stewart said that in no way could this air blast have resulted
in cracked concrete.I have looked at the concrete and I agree with Rob and Stewart.I have called
Stewart to get him blasts. to send someone out to talk to David Greer and explain to him about the air
r r l
Back in the summer of 1994,Mr.Greer put his house up for sale.1 looked at it and told him
would buy it.He then backed off on the sale.I don't know what to expect from him.This is a small
problem and I am sure I can take care of it.Caldwell Stone Company,tnc. will do everything
possible to stay in good standing with the State of North Carolina and with our neighbors.I have
enclosed reports from Vibra Tech on the blasts dated November 29,December 12,and December
13,1994.
If you have any questions regarding this matter,please call me at(704)-754-3077.
T}�Z u,
Dale Caldwe�,P�res.
Caldwell Stone Company,tnc.

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REPORT LAND QUALITY SECTION
TO Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company
Miller Hill Quarry
P.O. Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
DATE December 15, 1994
5UBJECT Blast dated November 29, 1994
Miller Hill Quarry
COPY NUMBER 1 OF 3

4�YIBRA-TECH 377 Carowinds Boulevard,Suite 112. Ft. Mill,SC 29715
ibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
December 15, 1994 ,x u's w�
RECEIVED
DEHNR
Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company DEC
Miller Hill Quarry 7 ���Q
P.O. Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638 LAND QUALITY 5E
crioN
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
This report contains the original seismic data from blasting associated with the Miller
Hill Quarry. One blast dated November 29, 1994 is included in this report.
The maximum value of the recorded peak particle velocity for this blast was 0.07
inches per second (ips), significantly below the established criteria for ground
vibration as recommended by the United States Bureau of Mines (RI-8507: November,
1980), Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground Vibration From Surface
Mine Blasting. This value represents 7 percent of the allowable vibration limit as
stipulated by the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971.
The maximum recorded air blast level for this blast was 109 decibels (0), or 0.00082
pounds per square inch (psi), which represents eleven percent of the 128 dB limit
stipulated by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please d❑ not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech, Inc.
%Aodgers
Y
Area Manager
JAR:nsb

3TT Carowlnds Blvd.,Sulte 112 VIBRA-TECH ENGINEERS 803-548-3066
Ft. Mlll,SC 29715 BLAST AND SEISMOGRAPHIC REPORT FAX:[phone]
Client Ca/C/4/y fI Sio H le
Job Location /j7�'//C _ I,�,f/ pi'g r;y
Date 1���1 9 Blast No. Time _,
B Exact Blast Location
L No. of Holes 1-3 4 Diameter 3_kI in. Avg. Depth_ _Z: ft. Subgrade 0 ft.
A S Spacing ft. Burden G ft. Avg. Stemming ft.
T Make& Type of Explosives: Delay Make
D e 40 000 lbs. Delay Type& Nos.
A
T _ 16/175 s _ _ L2!o lbs. Min. Delay Period__. _— ms.
A fife%.nn S lbs. Max. Lbs.IDelay Period s lbs.
lbs. Blaster CG,-�,bkol ��,• cn �r
lbs. Weather r'4"A,; 'v 5 Q
Total Explosives :2.j-e0 lbs. Wind Direction &Speed ce
Everlert Only
Seismograph No. _ _ 17 zr: Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
Exact Seismograph Location b&s:c/ ps
��od6
•fir y 3 Gl v
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure /D dB Operato
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity 07 ips Cassette No.
S
E
I Everlert Onl
S Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
M Exact Seismograph Location ips
O
G
R Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
A
P Peak Overpressure dB Operator
H Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
D
A Everiert Only
T Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
A
Exact Seismograph Location ips
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure dB Operator
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
Additional Seismographs YES NO

CALDWELL STONE CO. MILLER HILT. QUARRY Seismometer at SETZER RESIDENCE
Blast. 1 Date: 11/29/94 Time: 15:46
Instrument 7296
OA008 Airblast = 109 dB
0,00,00
-0.0008
0.0 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.3
0 25 Transverse - 0.07 in/sec
0.00
-0 25
0.0 0.1 0.3 0"1 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1-3
0.25 Vertical - 0.06 in/sec
0.00
0-0 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.8 0.9 1.0 1-2 1.3
0,25 Longitudinal = 0.06 in/sec
0.00
0.0 0.1 0.3 0-4 0.5 0-6 o.s 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.3
Response Spectra
Trnnsverse Vertical Longitudinal
-
1 1.0 1.0
0.1 - - - 0.1 - - ---- 0.1 - -
0.01 0.01 ; ; 0.01, ;
3 10 50 3 10 50 .3 10 50
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FECFIVED
DEHC271994
RERORT AND QUALITY SECTION
TO Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company
Miller Hill Quarry
P.O. Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
OATE December 15, 1994
SUBJECT Blasts dated December 12, 1994
through December 13, 1994
Miller Hill Quarry
COPY NUMBER 1 OF 3

YnejIBRA-TECH 377 Carowinds Boulevard,Suite 112,Ft.Mill,SC 29715
Vibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
December 15, 1994 [LAND
ECEIVED
DEHNR
Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company � 71994
Miller Hill QuarryP.Q. Box 765
Hudson, NorthCarolina 2863$ ALI
rr SECTION
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
This report contains the original seismic data from blasting associated with the Miller
Hill Quarry. Two blasts, dated December 12, 1994 through December 13, 1994 are
included.
The maximum value of the recorded peak particle velocity for this series of blasts was
0.19 inches per second (ips), significantly below the established criteria for ground
vibration as recommended by the United States Bureau of Mines (RI-8507: November,
1980), Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground Vibration From Surface
Mine Blasting. This value, recorded from the blast dated December 13, 1994,
represents 19 percent of the allowable vibration limit as stipulated by the North
Carolina Mining Act of 1971.
The maximum recorded air blast level for this series of blasts was,131 decibels (dB),
or 0.01029 pounds per square inch (psi), for the blast dated December 13, 1994, which
represents one hundred forty one percent of the 128 dB limit stipulated by the North
Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech, Inc.
y A. Rodgers
Area Manager
JAR:nsb

377 Ci minds Blvd.,Suite 112 VIBRA-TECH ENGINEERS 803-548-3066
Ft,Mill,SC 29�Vlvlwrlll
BLAST AND SEISMOGRAPHIC REPORT FAX:[phone]
Client
Job Location fCf -
Date ^ last No. Time
Exact Blast Location R, �a�7
B n r
L No. of Hales— � Diameter in. Avg. Depth 33 ft. Subgrade ft.
A C
S Spacing ft. Burden ft. Avg. Stemming ft.
T Make f Type of Explosives: Delay Make
— _
D lbs. Delay Type& Nos.
A r� ,
T — 1 2 0 lbs. Min. Delay Period ___ ms.
A 2 x �f.l� IbS. Max. lbs, Delay P ri d _I_! �p lbs.
lbs. Blaster
lbs. Weather— Lj_ �
Total Explosives lbs. Wind Direction &Speed
Everlert Only
Seismograph No. RangelGain Setting ips Ev er Level
Exact Seismograph Location &tarr r l& ips
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast J� i--
Peak Overpressure—/ dB Operator_
Meters J�f
Peak Particle Velocity I ! ips Cassette No.
S
E
1 Everlert Only
S Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
M Exact Seismograph Location ips
O
G
R Seismograph Distance& Direction from Blast
A
P Peak Overpressure dB Operator
H Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
D
i4 Everlert Only
T Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
A
Exact Seismograph Location ips
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure dB Operator
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
Additional Seismographs YES NO

CALDWELL STONE MILLER HILL QUARRY Seismo peter at. EARL GREER'S MAILBOX
Blast 1 Date: 12/12/94 Time: 13:48
Instrument 7055
0,00283 AirblasL•= 119 d[l
0.0000
-0,0028
0.0 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2-3 2.6
0.25 Transverse = 0.17 in./sec
0.00
-0,25 1 I 1 I I I 1
0.0 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.0 1,3 1.5 L8 2-0 2.3 2.6
fl 25 Vertical = 0.12 in/see
0.0❑
_0.25 1 I I I
0,0 0.3 0-5 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2-6
0.25 Longitudinal = 0.13 in/sec
0.00
-0.25 I 1 I 1 I I
0.0 0-3 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2-0 2.3 2.6
Response Spectra
Trnnsverse Vertical Longitudinal
I L L I.I f I - L -I- I L I.I-I- - I - - I _ I _ 1 I, L L I,I _ - - - I I
1.0 = .• 1.0 .. __ 1.0 -
- - -.
Q.1 - 0.1 - 0.1 - -
0.01, . . . I 0.01 ; I 0.01
3 10 50 3 10 50 3 10 50
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Ft.Mill,SC 29715 BLAST AND SEISMOGRAPHIC REPORT FAX:[phone]
Client ca lG'ale-ipf SJO-^,-le --
Job Location
Date�I ;VT y Y Blast No. Time_3: -4,-,
$ Exact Blast Location
L No. of Holes-.3YO - Diameter fA in. Avg. Depth - $";,2: ft. Subgrade ft.
A
S Spacing � Tn,. __ft. Burden ft. Avg. Stemming ft.
T Make & Type of Explosives: Delay Make x n 2 dd 25-50
D ►1t 3)--00 lbs. Delay Type& Nos.
A
T _ 61,1-s ix ay 2�X 16 _1 f5.� IbS. Min. Delay Period ms.
A G�,t6 ;-x 11 770
Ibs. Max. Lbs.IDelay Period � � Ibs.
Ibs. Blaster—z-70 'I_f>r�dso�, ee r
Ibs. Weather_ c&4,
Total Explosives JA 5 Ibs. Wind Direction &Speed
Everinly
Seismograph No. �' 1 Ran a/Gain Setting i s Trigger
Level
9 g P Trigger Level
Exact Seismograph Location _ _ac ee'S5 __s_f r f',��..� r<<� rrs;�r.►�c , v 5 ips
r�. ❑ 4
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast— �' 7-5 5o«-fk e -e
Meters Peak Overpressure dB Operato
Peak Particle Velocity 19 _ ips Cassette No.
S
E
I Seismograph No.�C?�� Range/Gain Setting ips Everlert Onl
S Trigger Level
M Exact Seismograph Location h PS% c � �r�� r r r �r ter• - D 5 ips
❑ 1ao
G
R Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
A --�
P Peak Overpressure l30 . dB Operator
H Meters
Peak Particle Velocity •I a ips Cassette No.
D
A Everlert Only
T Seismograph No. Range/Gain Setting ips Trigger Level
A
Exact Seismograph Location ips
Seismograph Distance & Direction from Blast
Peak Overpressure dB Operator
Meters
Peak Particle Velocity ips Cassette No.
Additional Seismographs YES NO

CALDWELL STONE MILLER MILL QUARRY Seismometer at EARL GREER'S MAILBOX
Blast 1 Date: 12/13/9.1 Time: 17:19
Instrument 7918
0.0102 Airblast = 131 dB
0.0000
-0.0102
0.0 0,3 0.7 1-0 1-3 1,7 2,0 2,3 2.7 3.0 3,3
0 25 _ Transverse = 0.15 in/sec
0.00
-0 25
M 0,3 0,7 1-0 1-3 1-7 2,0 2,3 2,7 3.0 3.3
025 Vertical = 0.12 in/sec
0,00
-0.25
0,0 0.3 0.7 1,0 1.3 1.7 2,0 2-3 2.7 3.0 3-3
0.25 Longitudinal = 0.19 in/see
0.00 -
-0.25
0.0 0,3 0.7 1-❑ 1-3 1-7 2,0 2,3 2-7 3.0 3,3
Response Spectra
Transverse Vertical Longitudinal
. ... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
y
1.0
0.1 - -- -- --- -- 0.1 0.1 ---- -
0.01, . . . I 0.01 pit 1 0.01 i i ii i
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CALIlW LL STONE MILLER HILI, QUARRY Seismvrrieter at SETZ R RESIDENCE
Blast 1 Date: 12/13/94 Time: 17:20
histrurnent 7026
0.0094 AirhlasL = 130 dB
0.0000 ,�U r � I^ 4
-0.0094 r r r
0.0 0.3 0.7 1.0 1-3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3
6 25 Transverse = 0.1.1 in/see
0-00l1J�IUln y(
r r r r r r
-0.25 i
0.0 0.3 0.7 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 3-0 3.3
0.25 Vertical = 0.10 in/sec
0.00
-0-25 r r r r r r r r r
0.0 0.3 0.7 1.0 1-1 1-7 2-0 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3
0 25 Longitudinal = 0-113 in/sec
0.00
-0-25 r r r r r r r r
0.0 0.3 0.7 1.0 1.3 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.3
Respoirse Spectra
Transverse Vertical Longitudinal
l J.I- - - - - I - 1 l 1-'-�- - - - I _ I l -1- 1- l I LI. - -1
1.0
0.1 -- --= 0.1 - . . . _ 0.1 - -
0.01 0.01 0.01
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Caldwell Stone S'FcT��
Miller Hill Quarry N
Post Office Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
❑ATE November 28, 1994
SUBJECT Blasts dated September 29, 1994
through October 18, 1994
Miller Hill Quarry
COPY NUMBER 2 OF 3

4�YIBRRAA-TECH 377 Carowinds Boulevard,Suite 112, Ft.Mill,SC 29715
ibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
November 22, 1994
Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone
Miller Hill Quarry
Post Office Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
This report contains the original seismic data from blasting associated with the Miller
Hill Quarry. Three blasts, dated September 29, 1994 through October 18, 1994 are
included.
The maximum value of the recorded peak particle velocity for this series of blasts was
0.23 inches per second (ips), significantly below the established criteria for ground
vibration as recommended by the United States Bureau of Mines (RI-8507: November,
1980), Structure Response and Damage Produced by Ground Vibration From Surface
Mine Blasting. This value, recorded from the blast dated October 18, 1994, represents
twenty-three percent of the allowable vibration limit as stipulated by the North
Carolina Mining Act of 1971.
The maximum recorded air blast level for this series of blasts was 124 decibels (dB),
or 0.00460 pounds per square inch (psi), for the blast dated October 6, 1994 and
October 18, 1994, which represents sixty-three percent of the 128 dB limit stipulated
by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please d❑ not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech, Inc.
y%Aodgers
Area Manager
JAR:mg

377 Carowlnds Blvd.,Suite 112 VIBRA-TECH ENGINEERS 803-548-3066
Ft.MITI,SC 25715 BLAST AND SEISMOGRAPHIC REPORT FAX:[phone]
Client
Job Location - � _�� �: N-O-
Date q Blast No. f Time 12 13 r 7
B Exact Blast Location _ ��.an-•�,
L
No. of Wales Diameter 3 `Y in. Avg. Depth ��_ft. 5ubgrade 3 ft.
A r
S Spacing ft. Burden �° ft. Avg. Stemming j ft.
T Make & Type of Explosives: Delay Make—EZ
D CIO lbs. Delay Type& Nos. &5-2
A .f� Z �I°1 �1 fo
T 7 tS Ibs. Min, Delay Period_. � ,--...� ms.
A '�� �` (� �� Ibs. Max. LbsJDeiay Period f[� Ibs.
Ibs. Blaster '�E
Ibs. Weather7�"
Total Exp;osives (42y 8�d lbs. Wind Direction & Speed {�50 _
�l
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S Seismograph No. d Range/Gain Setting or 12,a.DI3 ips Eve Everlerier tansy
E Exact Seismograph Location C ro•..Q .�,G is 3 �f� 6�-� ►! µ� ips
I
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G Peak Overpressure (fLQ d6 Operator
R Meters
A Peak Particle Velocity r.-;izrw Q ips Cassette No.
P
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MULTISEIS WAVEFORM ANALYSIS
CALDWELL STONE MILLER HILL QUARRY MS Event: 7
Instrument: 9022 Seismorneter at EARL GREER'S MAILBOX
Event 1 Date: 09/29/94 Time: 12:13 Calibrated: 05/10/93
0.01 Airblast = 120 dB
0.00
-0-01
025 Transverse = 0,20 in/sec
0.00
-0.25
0.25 Vertical - 0.12 in/sec
0.00
-0.25 ' j 0,25 Longitudinal = 0.19 in/sec
D-00
0.0 0.4 0.6 1-2 1.6
RSVP RESPONSE SPECTRA PLOT (U.S.B-bl- APPENDIX 'B')
Transverse Vertical Longitudinal
PPS ;•- - . . . . . . . PP" PPS
1'0 r� 1-0 _ r� = 1-
.01 .01 '01
3 10 5❑ 11x 3 10 50 kix 3 10 50 Hz
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Client _C ...a } ,,�n- 'L1°
Job Location {dam ©t`
Date 10- 6 - 7 Blast No. t Time -7 P07
B Exact Blast Location G'-.- auk
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CALDWELL STONE MILLER HILL QUARRY MS Event: 1
Instrument: 9018 Seismometer at EARL GREER'S MAILBOX
Event 1 Date: 10/06/94 Time: 12:17 Calibrated: 05/27/93
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REPORT �� 5EcT'_oN
To: Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company
Miller Hill Quarry
P. 0. Box 765
Hudson,North Carolina 28638
Date: June 16, 1993
5UbjC'Ct: Blast dated May 18, 1993
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YBRA- ECH 377 Carowinds Boulevard,Suite 112, Ft.Mill,5C 29715
ibration Monitoring Experts 803-548-3066 FAX [phone]
June 16, 1993
Mr. Dale Caldwell
Caldwell Stone Company
Miller Hill Quarry
P. Q. Box 765
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
The following report contains the original seismic data from blasting operations
associated with the Miller Hill Quarry. A total of one blast dated May 18, 1993 is
included in this report.
The maximum vibration level at the seismograph recording location did not exceed the
pre-set trigger level of 0:05`inches per second. The trigger level is significantly below
the established criteria for ground vibration as recommended by the United States
Bureau of Mines (RI-8507: November, 1980) and represents five percent of the
allowable vibration limit as stipulated by the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971.
Recent studies into the effect of ground vibration on nearby structures has proven the
correlation between particle velocity and frequency in assessing the impact of blasting.
In order to properly assess the effect of the blast included in this report, Response
Spectra Velocity Profiles {RSVP} has been performed.
The RSVP is a computer derived simulation of the response that a typical structure
exhibits when exposed to the recorded vibration waveform. Response spectra analysis
is a powerful analysis tool for diagnosing potential vibration problems before they
actually become problematic. Response analysis, such as that utilized in the RSVP
technique has been recommended by the United States Office of Surface Mining as the
most effective method of assessing the impact of blast vibration on nearby properties.
Response analysis has been performed on each vibration record associated with
blasting operations for this time period. A copy of the associated data is graphically
represented in this report. A review of the RSVP data shows particle velocities well

represented in this report. A review of the RSVP data shows particle velocities well
within the recommended limit for all frequencies between 3 Hz and 40 Hz for the blast
event included in this report.
In addition to analyzing ground motion, the sound levels produced by the initiation
of the explosive charges have also been reviewed. The maximum recorded air blast
level for this blast was below the threshold level of sensitivity 100 decibels (dB) of the
seismograph. This value translates to a peak overpressure of less than 0.0003 pounds
per square inch (psi). Since even a poorly installed window glass can withstand a
pressure of 0.1000 psi, it is evident that the air blast associated with this blast posed
no threat to nearby structures.
Based on a review of the response spectral analysis of the blast vibration record and
the comparison of ground vibration and air blast levels with all applicable state and
federal vibration criteria, we find no evidence that the blast included in this report
pose any threat to properties located adjacent to the quarry.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding the
contents of this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at once.
Respectfully submitted,
Vibra-Tech Engineers, Inc.
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Jay A. Rodgers
Area Manager
Geologist/Seismologist
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No. Holes ! Explosives
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Hole Depth Z''1AAE9 nQ # 9 n U
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Stem Other Holes
Burden Front Line 1
Burden Other Holes
Spacing Front Line
Spacing Other Holes
Tons Per Cubic Yard 727571 Total Ex Iosives Pounds In Shot 5 '11
Type of Blasting Caps: Electric Non Electric I
Brand Name �
In Hole Caps: Delay No. Used _ — Delay No. Used
Surface Delay: Delay ,+vti.5 y�_ - No. Used O _ Delay No. Used
Surface Delay. Delay No. Used Delay No. Used
Total Cost of Blast � Tons In Shot ❑�5 _.— Cost Per Ton
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Avo. Explosives Per Hole ,y No. Holes Per Delay }
Maximum Lbs. Per Delay , Powder Factor 3,S
Blastei's Signature C7 �� Blaster's No.
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N Hat aid duo.UOM Number.PG Pop No. ExplDS MPLIE I tl7, UN VEHICLE
1❑ Explosives,blaritng,Type A 1.1D, UNUOe1.PG 11 46 D Exploetw.A 1-11), UN00el
Explosives,blasting,Type E 1,1D, UNo241,PG 11 48 Q Explatxee A ]AD, UN0241
D E�plmtvee A 1.1B, UN0300
Detonators Electric or Non•Eloctrlc Clews A Explosives 46 ❑Explalvn A•1.113, UN0030
r Detonator Assemblies,non-electric 1.113, UNO3W,PG I 46 ❑Exploolves C 1.4% UN0361
la Explaslves C 1.4R, UN0267
Detonators,electric LAB, UN0030,PG If 46 ❑Explasiven C 1.41), UN0289
Cord,detonating IAA UN0U65,PG 11 46 O Bleaeing Agent 1.91), UN0331
❑Blaottng Agent 1.5D, UN0332
Detonators Electric or Non-Electric Class C Explosives 50 ❑Bloating Agent IAD, NA033i
Detonator Assemblies,non-eleotria 1.45, UN0361, PG [[ 90 0 Oxs&mt $At UN2097
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Detonator, non electric IAB, UNO267,PG If 5o Cl Nan*Rpuirod
Cord.detonating LAD, UN0269,PG II 50
Explosive,Blaaling,Type B 1.51), UN0331,PG Il 46 I
r Explosive, Blasting,Type E 1.5D, UN0332,PG 11 46 ❑ DOT-E 8723
r' Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil Mixture 1.5D, NAp331,PG 11 43 (re-pump)
Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer SA, UN2067,PG 111 43 ❑ DOT-E 8554 l
Fuel Oil 3, NA 1993,PG 111 71
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