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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor Charles H. Gardner
Wiliam W. Cobey, jr., Secretary September 4, 1990 Director
Mr. James B. Holman
Manager of Mine/Mill
FMC Corporation
Lithium Division
Mine Site
P.O. Box 795
Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016
RE: Approval to Construct
Tailings Pond "F" Dam
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Holman:
This is in response to your submissions on April 17, 1990, June 13, 1990,
T.,ly 11 / l ann A. s-g- T' 11 f 1 A + on —A Inl� lOQf4 C�id .�.+eptem'wer 4, 1QQn of
plans and design data for the subject proposed dam in Gaston County on a
tributary to Long Creek in compliance with the -Dam Safety Law of 1967. These
plans have been reviewed by concerned State agencies and their comments have
been received. These plans have been prepared under the supervision of
Mr. William G. Smith, P.E. with Subsurface Investigations, Inc.
This letter constitutes approval of the proposal to construct the subject
dam according to the plans submitted to this Division on August 30, 1990 and
Septel[u ear 4, 199U, and ac:coru'Jung to uite speulf:ic a%.LUIRn �t]UILLttcu UU J"Z2
Division on July 13, 1990 and August 13, 1990 with the following stipulations:
1. Project construction shall be supervised by Mr. William G. Smith,
P.E.
2. During construction the Division of Land Resources may require such
progress reports as is deemed necessary.
3. Mr. Jerry Cook, Mooresville Regional Engineer shall be notified when
the "North and South Diversion Channels" have been staked in the
field and at least 48 hours prior to any excavation from the
channels.
4. A test section of the riprap- and filter -lined channel in fill
material shall be constructed to determine if the channel will
perform as designed prior'to complete construction of channel.
sections in fill with this type lining. Mr. William G. Smith, P.E.
will send a letter to this office indicating if this channel section
is suitable. If a different type lining is necessary, review and
approval will be required by this office.
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 + Telephone [phone]
An Equal OpportunityAlilrmadve Action -Employer

Mr. Holman
September 4, 1990
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5. Upon completicn of the project, Mr. William G. Smith, P.E. shall
inspect the canpleted work and upon finding (1) that the work has
been done as _=oecified, and (2) that the dam is safe, shall file with
the Division cf Land Resources "As -Built" drawings and a certificate
stating that _ze work has been completed in accordance with approved
plans, specifications and other requirements.
6. A maintenance schedule and emergency action plan will be required for
the dam prior to issuance of final approval for impoundment. You may
wish to contact the local Division of Emergency Management for
assistance in developing the emergency action plan.
7. No water shall be impounded behind the dam until after final approval
is issued by t-ie Division of.Land Resources for operation of this
dam.
8. You must noti=r Mr. Jerry Cook, Land Quality Section, 919 North Main
Street, Moorres7zille, North Carolina 28115, [phone] ten days
before the s t:_-t of construction.
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within one year fran the date of this approval letter, or the approval is void.
Very truly yours,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
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Mr. William G. Smit-i, P.E.
Mr. Mark E. Hawes
Mr. -Rodney -Willis___
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Alhert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
August 13, 1990
Mr. Frank Cheesaman
Lithium Corporation
Post Office Box 795
Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016
RE: Hallman -Beam Mine
Permit No. 36-01
Gaston County, N.C.
Dear Sir:
According to.our records., your mining permit for the above
referenced mine expires on.July 16, 1992.
G.S. 74-52 provides that the -permit may be renewed at any time
during the two years prior to its expiration. The standards to be
applied in renewing a permit shall be the same as those for issuing
a permit.
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enclosed Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist (revised 07/90). 1 am
also enclosing two copies of the mining permit application form for
your use. Please be sure to indicate any changes in the mining
and/or reclamation plan. Two (2),covi.es of all requested
information must be forwarded to this office for review. All
permits for unreclai.med sites should be renewed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
�W.
JeCook
Regional Engineer
Enclosures: Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist
Two (2) Mining Permit Application Forms
cc: Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist
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919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C. 28115 0 Telephone [phone] • FAX [phone]o4o
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employcr

FMC Corporation
Lithium Division
Highway 274 Tryon School Road
Box 795
Bessemer City North Carolina 28016
704 868 5300 Fax [phone]
October 22, 1991
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RECEIVED
Mr. Jerry Cooke
State of North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
919 North Hain Street
OCT 2 9 1991
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 LAND QUALITY SECTIONI
704/663-1699
Jerry:
This is a letter to confirm our conversation on
October 18, 1991 regarding the waste sands from our
Spartan mineral operation.
As I explained the feldspathic sands from the Lithium
minesite is ship.`ed to Spartan Minerals (another
division) for further processing. This plant is
located in Pacolet, South Carolina. Waste material
from their filters and some cleanup in the plant will
be deposited in a tailingsarea on there site. Several
times a year this to-ilings area will be dipped out and
the tailings hauled back to the minesite in Bessemer
City for disposal on our waste dump.
As per your verbal approval this should be within any
of our permits. If any questions should arise please
feel free to contact me.
T1..�nLer
J. Scott Howell
Mine Manager
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Art Gillespie
Rose Andrews
Bob Campbell
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Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
June 17, 1987
James G. Martin, Governor Stephen G. Conrad
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary Director
Mr. Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Director, Corporate Services
Lithium Corporation of America
P. 0. Box 3925
Gastonia, North Carolina-28053-3925
RE: Flyrock incident - June 3, 1987
Hallman -Beam Mine
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Gillespie:
As you recall, you requested that a meeting be held on June 9, 1987 to
discuss the actions taken on behalf of the Lithium Corporation of America
(LITHCO) to comply with the June 5, 1987 Notice of Violation (NOV) issued to
LITHCO regarding the above referenced incident.
This letter shall document the results of that meeting between Messrs.
Robert Laurich, John Hutchins, James B. Holman and yourself of the Lithium
Corporation of America (LITHCO), and Mr. Theodore Jerman, independent blasting
consultant, and Messrs. Charles Gardner, Thomas Carroll and James Simons of the
Land Quality Section. Mr. James Turner of the Department of Labor, Mine and
Quarry Division was also in attendance.
Mr. Jerman reviewed in detailed the report he prepared on behalf of LITHCO,
two copies of which were retained by the Department. After full review and
discussion of the report's finding and recommendations, the Land Quality staff
agreed that the report adequately explained the cause of the flyrock incident
and fulfilled LITHCO's obligation with respect to corrective action No. 2 of the
June 5, 1987 N.O.V. It was further agreed that blasting practices could resume
at the Hallman -Beam Mine conditional on the following:
1. That the procedures and recommendations presented in Section IV of Mr.
Jerman's report be followed without exception;
2. That LITHCO retain the supervisory services of the independent blast
consultant for the next two (2) shots planned in the extreme
northwestern end of the pit on the 840 to 810 levels;
3. That LITHCO provide both the Raleigh Central and Mooresville offices
of the Land Quality Section 24 hours advance notice of the next two
(2) shots as outlined in item 2 above; and,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Mr. Gillespie
June 17, 1987
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k. That a blast report be submitted to Mr. Thomas Carroll, Mining
Specialist, Land Quality Section, for each shot conducted at the
Hallman —Beam Mine during the next six (6) month period. The report
shall contain:
a). blast number
b). total number of holes
c). pattern of holes (diagram)
d). depth of holes
e). total pounds and type of explosives
f). maximum pounds per delay interval
e). amount of stemming and burden for each hole
h). seismograph report
Pre --split shots shall be exempt from this requirement. The report shall be
mailed no later than two(2) working days from the date of the shot.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of your mining permit will
result in additional enforcement action. Such action may include seeking an
injunction or suspension or revocation of your mining permit.
I can not stress the seriousness of this matter. It is imperative that
LITHCO implement the recommendations set forth and continue to make every effort
to prevent the occurrence of flyrock exiting the guarded area in the future.
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cc: Mr. Thomas Carroll
Mr. Jerry Cook
Very truly yours,
Stephen G. Conrad

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street Y Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Stephen G. Conrad
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary September 11, 1987 Director
Mr, Jim Holman
Vice President of Mining
Lithium Corporation of America
P.O. Box 3925
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053-3925
RE: Blast Monitoring - Hallman Beam Mine
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Holman:
I recently received a shot report from Mr. Johnny Hutchins, Operating
Superintendent of the Hallman -Beam Mine, for blast number 780-35 conducted on
August 28, 1987. In reviewing this report, I noted that the seismograph
readings were, respectively, 1.41, 0.84 and 0.53 inches per second (ips) for the
longitudinal, transverse and vertical components of ground vibration. The
resultant peak particle (rppv) was 1.52 ips, As you are well aware, your mining
permit states that the maximum ppv of any component of ground vibration shall
not exceed 1.0 ips.
In further review of Mr. Hutchin's report, I also noted that the maximum
amount of explosure per delay period was 144 lbs, giving a scaled distance of
approximately 62. Utilizing theoretical equations designed to predict ground
vibration levels you would expect a reading of approximately 0.21 ips. The
seismograph printout noted that the calibration of the monitoring unit was "ok".
Please provide an explanation as to why the recorded values exceeded your permit
limits and the discrepancy between projected and recorded values.
Furthermore, Mr. Hutchin's latest report on shot no. 810-21 was incomplete
as it did not contain any seismograph monitoring data as required by Mr. Stephen
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P.O 13ux 27697, Pakigh, North Qruhna 27611.7687 TelepNnic 911�733.3833

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September 11, 1987
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Should you have any questions on this matter please advise at �919)
733-4574. Your continued cooperation is appreciated.
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cc: Mr. .ferry Cook
Sincerely,
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Thomas E. Carroll, P.G.
Mining Specialist

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Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor June 17, 1987
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Director, Corporate Services
Lithium Corporation of America
P. 0. Box 3925
Gastonia, North Carolina.28053-3925
Rya: Flyrock Incident - June 3, 1987
Hallman -Beam Mine
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Gillespie:
Stephen G. Conrad
Director
As you recall, you requested that a meeting be held on June 9, 1987 to
discuss the actions taken on behalf of the Lithium Corporation of America
(LITHCO) to comply with the June 5, 1987 Notice of Violation (NOV) issued to
LITHCO regarding the above referenced incident.
This letter shall document the results of that meeting between Messrs.
Robert Laurich, John Hutchins, James B. Holman and yourself of the Lithium
Corporation of America (LITHCO), and Mr. Theodore Jerman, independent blasting
consuconsultant and Messrs Charles Gardner Thomas C'arrnll and lames ^no of the
ltant, wa•rr •4r.a+vrr.• va.u►r.r� .-.urwu�.r, Thomas vu..ry r.r and James Si.. �w•v ..w v� the
Land Quality Section. Mr. James Turner of the Department of Labor, Mine and
Quarry Division was also in attendance.
Mr. Jerman reviewed in detailed the report he prepared on behalf of LITHCO,
two copies of which were retained by the Department. After full review and
discussion of the report's finding and recommendations, the Land Quality staff
agreed that the report adequately explained the cause of the flyrock incident
and fulfilled LITHCO.'s obligation with respect to corrective action No. 2 of the
JunC a, L7o7 0 V V, it war, fULLILOL alr,recd twat blsrtiiig praCaiCco 1..Vuld &e4MUUl
at the Hallman -Beam Mine conditional on the following:
1. That the procedures and recommendations presented in Section IV of Mr.
Jerman's report be followed without exception;
2. That LITHCO retain the supervisory services of the independent blast
consultant for the next two (2) shots planned in the extreme
northwestern end of the pit on the 840 to 810 levels;
3, That LITHCO provide both the Raleigh Central and Mooresville offices
of the Land Quality Section 24 hours advance notice of the next two
(2).shots as outlined in item 2 above; and,
PO. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.7697 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Mr. Gillespie
,Tune 17, 1987
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4. That a blast report be submitted to Mr. Thomas Carroll, Mining
Specfalist, Land Quality Section, for each shot conducted at,the
Hallman -Beam Mine during the next six (b) month period. The report
shall contain:
a). blast number
b). total number of holes
c). pattern of holes (diagram)
d). depth of holes
e). total pounds and type of explosives
f). maximum pounds per delay interval
g). amount of stemming and burden for each hale
h). seismograph report
Pre -split shots shall be exempt from this requirement. The report shall be
mailed no later than two(2) working days from the date of the shot.
Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of your mining permit will
result in additional enforcement action. Such action may include seeking an
iniunction or Runnenainn or rAVnr.ati6n of you r mining permit.
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I can not stress the seriousness of this matter. It is imperative that
LITHCO implement the recommendations set forth and continue to make every effort
to prevent the occurrence of flyrock exiting the guarded area i.n.the future.
SGC/TEC/cft
cc: Mr. Thomas Carroll
Mr. Jerry Cook
Very truly yours,
Stephen G. Conrad

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
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RETURNED RECEIPT REQUESTED
NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF MINING PERMIT
June 5, 1987
Mr. Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Director, Corporate Services
Lithium Corporation of America
P. 0. Box 3925
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053-3925
Dear Gillespie:
Stephen G. Conrad
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This is to inform you of a violation of Mining Permit No. 36-1 issued to
you to operate the Hallman -Beam Mine in Gaston County.
On June 3, 1987, Mr. Campbell of your firm notified this Department by
telephone of a flyrock incident that occurred at approximately 3:19 P.M. on June
3rd at the Hallman -Beam Mine which resulted in offsite property damage and
reported personal injury. This incident constitutes a violation of Operating
Condition No. 7C of your mining permit which governs the control of flyrock at
this mine.
The following action must be taken to correct this violation:
Immediately suspend all further use of explosives at the Hallman -Beam
Mine until further notice.
Submit in duplicate to the Department, within 10 days following your
receipt of this Notice, a complete blast investigation report. Said
report shall contain, but not be limited to, the following: blast
1dpS ;. ezPifimnPra' h records'- 'a sPn1'PA map 'g}tnwing th'i+"'gvaCt
the blast and the known offsite flyrock impact points, descriptions of
the offsite damages and actions taken to repair these damages,
probable cause (s) of the flyrock, description of the blasting
procedures empl.-oyed at the time,.'f the incident, and what changes will
be made in procedures to ensure that flyrock will not exit the guarded.
area in the future. _
1'0 liox 27687, kaleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Oprmmmiry Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. Gillespie
.Tune 5, 1987
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You will be notified if said report meets with the approval of the
Department and•the suspension on the use of explosives will be lifted at that
time. Should the report not meet with Department approval you will be notified
of the deficiencies and the suspension shall remain in effect until any Such
deficiencies have been satisfied.
Failure to take the corrective action specified above will result in the
assessoLent of a civil penalty against you, if a civil penalty is assessed, the
amount may be up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day of violation,
beginning with the date of your receipt of this Notice of Violation (N.C.G.S.
74-64). Other 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 this office regarding any questions you
might have about this matter.
Very truly yours,
Stephen G. Conrad
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A subsidiary of FMC Corporation
Lithium Corporation of America
PO Box 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
August 31, 1987
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of the pit on the 840 and 810 level;
A shot was made on August 28; Charles Henline, a representive
from Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
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F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 144 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 8' to 20' Stemming
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If more information is needed, please advise.
Sincerely,
5jo nny Hutchins
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PO Box 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27607
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
RECEIVED
SEP 091987
LAND QUALIFY SECTION
September 4, 1987
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of the pit on the 840 and 810 level.
A shot was made on September 3; Butch Beaver, a representive front
Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #810-21
B. Total No, of Holes: 23
C. Pattern of Holes: 9' X 9'
D. Depth of Holes: 28 to 32 feet
E. Total Pounds and Type of Explosives:
Tovan 3-3/4 X 12 228 lbs
Anfo 2,150 lbs
Boosters 27 lbs
Total 3,455 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 137 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 8' to 20' Stemming
From 9' to 2' Burden
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State of North Carolina eND QUALITY SECTION
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural ources
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James G. Martin, Governor Albert F. Hilton, Regional Manager
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DMSIC N OF LAND RESCDFbCES
NAND Q[A,L1TY S=C N
November 21, 1991
FMC Lithium Div. of America
Attn: Mr. Paul Sizhroeder, Division Manager
Post Office Haar 3925
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053-3925
RE: Hallman -Beam Mine, Permit 36-01
Gaston County, NC
rls=r Mr C.-.l�rr�rier
According to our records, your mining permit for the above refexerilaed mine
expires on July 16, 1992.
G.S. 74-52 provides that the permit may be renewed at any time during the two
years prior to its expiration. The standards to be applied in renewing a permit
shall be the same as those for issuing a permit.
r1b apply for permit renewal, you mast cimplete items 1-4 on the enclosed
Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist (revised 07/90). I am also enclosing two
copies of the mining permit application farm for your use. Please be sure to
indicate arty du-Mes in the mining and/or reclamation plan. ZM _M oaeies of all
requested information mist be forwarded to this office for review. All permits
for unreclaimed sites should be renewed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
air 'r$iY0
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Jerry W. Clock
RegiaanaI Engineer
Enclosures: Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist
Two (2) Mining Permit Application Forms
cc: Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist
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919 North Main Street, Mooresville, N.C..28115 • Telephone 704-663•1699 • FAX [phone]
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LA"" 0 ""'Y SE0rl04povember 20, 1987
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of the pit.
A shot was made on November 19; Charles Henline, a representative
from Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #780--43
B. Total No, of Holes: 66, 4.1/21' holes
C. Pattern of Holes: 9 X 9
D. Depth of Holes: 36' to 38'
E. Total Pounds and Type of Explosives:
Tovan
Anfo
Boosters
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91 each
4,800 lbs
6,160 lbs
11,051 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 714 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 8' to 10' Stemming
From 10' to 11' Burden
Y� '.`Conn tion �.�`.. needed, adVlP_
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A. Blast #780-42
B. Total No. of Holes: 56, 4 1/2" holes
C. Pattern of Holes: 9 X 9
D. Depth of Holes: 36'
E. Total rounds and Type of Explosives:
Tovan 3 3/4 X 12 888 lbs
Anfo 8,200 lbs
Boosters.... 56..lbs
Total 9,144 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 490 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 7' to 101 Ste«uning
From 14' to 18' Burden
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Sincerely,
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NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
October 26, 1987 F�
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of the pit.
A shot was made on October 22; Charles Henline, a representative
from Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #780-41
B. Total No. of Holes: 23 = 9 holes, 6 1/2
14 holes, 4 1/2
C. Pattern of Holes: 9 X 9 for 4 1/2" and 12 X 14 for 6 1/2"
D. Depth of Holes: 32 to 34
E. Total Pounds and Type of Explosives:
Tovan 3 3/4 X 12 2,184 lbs
Tovan 5 X 30 1,350 lbs
Anfo 1,850 lbs
Boosters .47..1bs
Total 5,431 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 568 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 10' to 11' Stemming
From 10' to 13' Burden
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Sincerely,
John y Hutchins
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Blasting Seismology/Geology/Geophysics/Acoustics
October 6, 1987
Mr. Tom E. Carroll
NC Dept. of Natural Resources & Community Development
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Tom:
I was asked by Mr. Scott Howell of Lithium Corporation of
America to write to you concerning their seismograph pro-
gram. It appears to me that in many cases the geophone of
the seismograph is not being properly anchored to the ground.
This results in false particle velocity readings. To eliminate
this coupling problem I have recommended that Mr. Howell use
a one -foot spike rather than the standard 5" spike to couple
his geophone to the ground. This will give better seismograph
readings in the future. I will continue to monitor their seis-
mograph program and will be glad to let you know of any further
findings.
Yours truly,
PHILIP R. BERGER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information that you requested us to send to your office
when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern end of the pit
on the 840 and 810 level.
A shot was made on September 25; Charles Henline, a representative from
Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #780-39
B. Total No. of Holes: 19 production (14 - 6 1/2" holes, 5 - 4 1/2" holes)
35 toes hole
C. Pattern of Holes: 12' X 14'
D. Depth of Holes: Production hole = 40'
Toes = 6' to 7'
E. Total Pounds and type of explosives
Tovan 5 X 30 1,350 lbs
Tovan 3-3/4 X 12 1,020 lbs
Anfo 3,200 lbs
Tovex 2-3/4 X 16 100 lbs
Boosters 19 lbs
Total 5,6B9 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 683 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 10' to 12' Stemming
From 10' to 12' Burden
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Sincerely,
9ZOZOV,
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PO Box 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
September 29, 1987
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your office
when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern end of the pit
on the 840 and 810 level.
A shot was made on September 28; Charles Henline, a representative from
Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #810-22
B. Total No. of Holes: 16 production and 36 pre -split
G. Pattern of Holes: 12' X 13"
D. Depth of Holes: 26 to 32
E. Total Punds and Type of explosives:
Tovan 5 X 30 1 AAA lt.s
I'AAA v.�
Anfo 2,000 lbs
Tovex 220T 1 1/4 X 16 500 lbs
Boosters 20 lbs
Total 3,960 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 295 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 12' to 20' Stemming
From 121 to 13' Burden
If more information is needed, please advise.
Sincerely,
Johnny Hutchins
Operating Superintendent
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A subsidiary of FMC Corporation
Lithium Corporation of America
PO Sox 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
September 29, 1987
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
In reference to the high vibration readings we have had in the west end
of the Lithco Mine we have found some new information which is explained in
the following paragraphs.
Mr. Mark Wencel from the Phillip Berger company visited the minesite on
Thursday September 24. He brought a long spike (12") to replace the short
spike (4") that we had been using to mount the transducer on our seismograph.
We also had another seismograph so both were mounted at the Lineberry
residcnce for shot numbcr Q10-301. Onc had 1~.he 1--- spike attached to tt�e
transducer the other had the short spike attached..
As you can see from the attached seismic reading that the 12" spike had a
peak particle velocity of 0.30 inches per second while the 4" spike had a
particle velocity of 0.57 inches per second. We think that because of this
difference that the readings taken on shots 780-35, 780-36 and 810-21 were
abnormally high. We were not getting good ground contact with the trans-
ducer.
We will continue to monitor the next few shots in that area using both
seismographs to be sure that we are staying within our allowable limits.
If any further questions should arise please feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Fes#`[ 1Jj
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Mine Engineer
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PO Box 795
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Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
RECEIVED
SEP 411987
LAND QUALITROJOBVE['
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September 40 1a9 - VALITY SECTION
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of the pit on the 840 and 810 level.
A shot was made on September 3; Butch Beaver, a representive from
Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #780-36
B. Total No. of Holes: 26
C. Pattern of Holes: 10' X 12'
D. Depth of Holes: 36 to 40 feet
E. Total Pounds and Type of Explosives:
Tovan 5 X 30 3,150 lbs
Tovan 3-3/4 X 12 228 lbs
Anfo 4,200 lbs
Boosters 26 lbs
Total 7,604 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 697 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 8' to 12' Stemming
From 10' to 12' Burden
If more information is needed, please advise.
Sincerely
L
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Operating Superintendent
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August 18, 1987
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of the pit on the 840 and 810 level.
A shot was made on August 14; Charles Henline, a representive
from Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
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Blast #780-34
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Total No. of Holes: 76
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C.
Pattern of Holes: 9' X
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D.
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E.
Total Pounds and Type
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Tovan 3-3/4 x 12
1,128 lbs
Anfo
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Boosters
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Total
9,204 lbs
F.
Maximum Pounds per Delay:
485 lbs
G.
Stemming and Burden:
From 7' to 10'
Stemming
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Sincerely,
Johnny Hutchins
Operating Superintendent
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September 22, 1987
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PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of Lhe pi4 oii Liie oKv ar1w o.�v 1GV=1.
A shot was made on September 18; Charles Henline, a
representative from Piedmont Explosives was present and observed
the blast.
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240
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Sincerely,
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Operating Superintendent
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PO Box 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
September 22, 1987
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Mr. Carroll:
This letter is in regard to our conversation about shot 780-38
which took place at Lithco minesite on Friday, September 18,
1987.
As indicated by our seismic report the ground vibration was 1.13.
We did the following calculation to pred;ct the expected
vibration:
lba .expl_osives/d';-lav11'6 X 160 = expected vibration
distance
CV60.5 1.6 X 160 = 0.77 in/sec
690
We still think we may have a problem with our seismic unit so
Phillip Berger is sending down another unit which should be here
by Tuesday, September 22, 1987. A representative is also coming
down on Wednesday September 23, 1987 from Phillip Berger to check
our seismic practices and make sure they are in order.
We are pursuing this problem from all angles to find a solution
as to why the high vibration readings. We have had no neighbor
complaints from any of the shots which indicate high vibration
readings.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Regards,
A
Scott Howell
ine Engineer
Telephone [phone] Telex 6843132 Telecopier 704 868 5370

DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
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MEMORANDUM TO. Tom Carroll
FROM: Steve Allred
SUBJECT: Lithco Blast, Shot No. 810-13
Gaston County, N. C.
Permit No. 36-1
On June 18, 1987, M. J. Namin and myself observed a
production shot being the third allowed since the flyrock
incident on June 3, 1987. Upon our arrival, I met with Mr.
Johnny Hutchins, Mine Operating Superintendent and Mr. Ted
Jerman, Technical Consultant.
An inspection of the shot site revealed its location being
on the 810 level and the number 2 shot site identified on the
submitted shot plan within Mr. Jerman's report. This shot
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pit's lower levels. Mr. Jerman described the design and loading
technique. The blast diagram will be sent to you from Lithco.
Visually, my observation of the 3:24 shot was that again
very little flyrock occurred. There was approximately 5,914
pounds of explosives used.
As for the Lithco seismic monitoring, the seismograph failed
in the printer mode. The model used was a Philip Berger 1000D
and as I understand from Mr. Scott Howell, Pit Engineer, the unit
will be shipped to P. Berger Associates in Pennsylvania. It is
hoped that an analysis can be made and the resultant velocity and
air blast obtained for this shot. Mr. Jerman indicated by
calculation to expect about .14 ips.
Please advise if you have any questions.

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LAND RESOURCES DIVISION
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Mr. Carroll:
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September 17, 1987
In regards to shot number 780-35 which occurred at the Lithco
Minesite on August 28, 1987 and reported to you had a high
vibration reading on our seismograph.
I did some checking to see why the problem had occurred
immediately after you had discussed the problem with
Mr. Art Gillespie. Using the following formula which I obtained
from our DuPont representative, the expected ground vibration
should have been as follows:
( explosives del 1.6 X 160 = expected ground vibration
` distance
144 1'6 X 160 = .2391 in/sec
700
I also checked shots 780-36 and 810-21 which occurred in that
area to see what we should have expected versus what we
registered. There were two shots in that area on
September 3, 1987. The following expected vibration was
calculated:
780-36 1. 697..1bs/delay 1'6 X 160 = 0.9057 in/sec
670+ ft
810-21 2. 137 .1bs .delay 1.6 X 160 = 0.1593 in/sec
880 ft
As you can see, shot 780-36 was approaching our maximum of 1 inch
per second but as our seismic report indicated, exceeded it.
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Mr. Tom Carroll
September 17 1987
Page Two
After seeing the lower expected ground vibration, I imr-nediately
contacted our seismograph representatives from the Phillip Berger
Company. I gave them all the readings we had, and the technical
personnel thought that our transducer was not making good contact
with the ground. After hearing this, I talked to our operator
about the setup of the machine. I found out that with the local
drought that we have had, on occasion he had a problem getting
the transducer spike into the ground. If this occurred when he
was monitoring in the same area often, sometimes he would use the
same hole he had created during an earlier reading to mount the
transducer. Upon hearing this, I also suspected that we had a
problem getting the transducer mounted properly.
The problem above has been eliminated and also Phillip Berger is
sending down a different transducer mounting for us to try. We
are also having the seismic unit calibration checked to make sure
it is working properly.
I am enclosinga copy of the seismic report which we had on shots
810-21 and 780--36. As you can see, it exceeded the one inch per
second maximum but we received no complaints from adjoining
neighbors in that area.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me.
Regards,
A e L
J. Scott Howell
Mine Engineer
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Mr. Tom Carroll
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Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of the pit on the 840 and 810 level.
A shot was made on September 14; Butch Beaver, a representative
from Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #780-37
B. Total No. of Holes: 28
C. Pattern of Holes: 13' X 15'
D. Depth of Holes: 31 to 36 feet
E. Total Pounds and Type of Explosives:
Tovan 5 X 30 690 lbs
Tovan 3-3/4 X 12 252 lbs
Anfo 5,320 lbs
Boosters 28 lbs
Total 6,290 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: (320 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 1-0-1--to Ill Stemming
From 9' to 13' Burden
If more information is needed, please advise.
Sincerely,
--Z
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PO Box 795
Bessemer Cily NC 28016
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IV![) n1f�I f r S�CTfON
August 3, 1987
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of the pit on the 840 and 810 level.
A shot was made on July 31; Charles Henline, a representive from
Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #810-21
B. Total No. of Holes: 70
C. Pattern of Holes: 7' X 7'
D. Depth of Holes: 32 feet
E. Total Pounds and Type of Explosives:
Tovex 5,400 lbs
Total 5,400 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 320 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 8' to 10' Stemming
From 8' to 10' Burden
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Sincerely,
Johnny H tchins
Operating Superintendent
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PO Box 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
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July 29, 1987
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the Northwestern
end of the pit on the 840 and 810 level.
A shot was made on July 28; Charles Henline, a representive from
Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #810-20
B. Total No. of Holes: 19
Co Pattern of Holes: 124 X 15'
D. Depth of Holes: 34 to 35 feet
E. Total Pounds and Type of Explosives:
Tovan5 X 30 2,370 lbs
HD - Anfo 4 X 18 234 lbs
Bag Anfo 1,800 lbs
Booster 19 lbs
Total 4,423 lbs
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 240 lbs
G. Stemming and Burden: From 10' to 14'
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Sincerely,
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Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the northwestern
end of the pit on the 840 and 810 level.
A snot was made on July 22; Charles nenl3ne, ca rcprc�cntivc fro^;
Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
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Total
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Tovan 5 X 30
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6,940
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Johnny Hutchins
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A subsidiary of FMC Corporation
U_ iuIn COr;)OratiOn ofArne rica
449 North Cox Road
Gastonia North Carolina 2BO54
July 1, 1987
Mr. Thomas Carroll
Division of Land Resources
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Carroll:
This will acknowledge our telephone conversation of last Tuesday, June 23,
regarding the requirements as specified in Mr. Stephen Conrad's letter of June
17. I refer specifically to Item No. 4 on page 2 of his letter. It was our
understanding from our June 9 meeting that we are required to submit the
prescribed data on the individual shots only for those shots made in the
Hallman end of the pit (the northwest end, near the school and homes). You
now have verbally confirmed this and we are proceeding accordingly. Unless
instructed otherwise by your department, we will be submitting this data only
for blasts made in that end of the pit.
Again, let me thank you for the cooperation you and your staff have afforded
us in this flyrock situation.
Sincerely yours,
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Lithium Corporation of America
LITHCO
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PO Sox 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
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June 30, 1987 CT�ON
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your office when a
production shot has been made in the Northwestern end of the pit on the 840
to 810 levels.
A shot was made on June 26, 1987; the 5th one in that area. Butch Beaver, a
representative from Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #81O-16
Jam.. • Total 1'N of Llol e:7: 7
C. Pattern of Hole: 8' X 9'
D. Depth of Hole: 30' to 33'
E. Pounds and Type of Explosive
Tovan 3-3/4 X 16 360 lbs.
Anfo - 500 lbs.
Tovex 2-3/4 X 16 = 50 lbs.
Boosters I lb. = 8 lbs.
Total
918 lbs.
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 200 lbs.
Hole #2 and #3
G. Stemming and Burden: From 8' to 12' of stemming
8' to 10' of burden
If more information is needed, please advise.
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Sincerely,
Johnny Hutchins
Operating Superintendent
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PO Box 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
June 24, 1987
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the 810 and 840
area of our pit.
A shot was made on June 23; the fourth one made in the 810 and
840 area. Your office was notified of the previous 3 shots.
This was the first shot made without notification to your office.
Charles Henline, a representative from Piedmont Explosives was
present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #810-15
B, Total No_ of Holes: 20
C. Pattern of Holes: See diagram
D. Depth of Holes: See diagram
E. Total Pounds and Type of Explosives:
Tovan 3 1/2i° X 12" 312 lbs
Anfo 1,810 lbs
Torex 2 3/4" X 16" 100 lbs
HDP Booster llb 20
Total. 2,232
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 225 lbs
G. Amount of Stemming and Burden for each Hole: See diagram
If more information is needed, please advise.
Sincerely,
Johnny Hutchins
Operating Superintendent
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June 24, 1987
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the the
northwestern end of the pit on the 840 and 810 level.
A shot was made on June 17; Butch Beaver, a representive from
Piedmont Explosives was present and observed the blast.
A. Blast #810-17
B. Total No. of Holes: 21
C. Pattern of Holes: 8' X 8'
D. Depth of Holes: 31 to 33 feet
E • Total Pounds and 'T'vnn o f Explosives :
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HDP Booster 21
Torex 2 3/4" X 16" 300 lbs
Total 2,221
F. Maximum Pounds per Delay: 468 1 b s
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If more information is needed, please advise.
Sincerely,
(i; -e�z
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Operating Superintendent
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Llihium Corporation of America
449 North Cox Road
Gactonia Ninrth Carnli,na �RnF4
June 18, 1987
Mr. Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
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P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Dear Mr. Conrad:
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
RECEIVED
JUN 2 2 '87
AKDEMORM
We acknowledge the receipt of your Notice of Violation for the June 3, 1987,
flyrock incident at our Hallman -Beam Mine (Mining Permit No. 36-1). The
notice arrived on June 11. Prior to that, Mr. Thomas Carroll of your Raleigh
staff
_ r 1� had,
J L _ _ telephone,
_ S _ _ _ �_ _ __ _ told
1 J .. _ t _ suspend . _ _ _ ._ J blasting
7 _ _ i 2 � � until
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staff had, by telephone, bold us do suspend blasting until sucri time as
department reinstated these privileges. He also advised us of the steps we
would need to take to have this privilege reinstated. We took immediate steps
to comply.
On June 9 we met with your staff in Raleigh. At that time Mr. Ted Jerman, the
blasting consultant that we had contracted, made the report of his findings
orally and in writing. All of the information you requested in the notice was
presented with this report. After our presentation and after your staff
__.___�_ deliberated
_._ ice_ matter,
they
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sting
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persons denuerated on one matter, trey granted our request to resume blastiing
under some specific conditions. Accordingly, we have now resumed our
blasting.
We believe we have now complied with
Violation. We sincerely regret that
everything we know to do to prevent
proceeding as rapidly as possible to
losses.
Sincerely yours,
LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
ati f d.'
Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Director of Corporate Services
ASGjr:mq
cc: R. M. Campbell
J. B. Holman
R. Laurich
all the provisions of your Notice of
the accident happened, and we are doing
this from happening again. We are
fairly compensate the neighbors for their
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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
June 17, 1987
MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Carroll
FROM: Steve Allred'
SUBJECT: Lithco Blast, Shot No. 810-13
Gaston County, N. C.
Permit No. 36-1
On June 16, 1987, I observed a production shot being the
second allowed since the flyrock incident on June 3, 1987. Upon
my arrival, I met with Mr. Johnny Hutchins, Mine Operating
Superintendent and Mr. Charlie Henline of Piedmont Explosives.
An inspection of the shot site revealed its locations being
on the 810 level and the number 10 shot site identified on the
submitted shot plan within Mr. Jerman's report. This shot
contained 12 holes and was designed to pull in toward the pit.
Mr. Henline described the design and loading technique. The
blast diagram will be mailed to you from Lithco.
visually, my observations of the 3:16 P. M. shot was that
very little flyrock occurred. However, this was a small shot
with approximately 1,114 pounds of explosives used. It should be
noted the number 4 hole was decked with one stick 2 3/411.
Mr. Henline figured the maximum pounds per delay of 220.
As for the Lithco seismic monitoring, I understood the
seismograph was stationed at the Lineberry's residence. I was
informed the resultant velocity was recorded at 0.16 ips with an
air blast of 122 db.
Please advise if you have any questions.

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Lithium Corporation of America
LITHCO
A subsidiary of FMC Corporation
PO Box 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
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June 12, 1987 10*
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the 800 area of
our pit.
A shot was made June 16, on the 810 level, shot number 10 on your
map.
Steve Allred from your Mooresville office and Charles Henline, a
representative from Piedmont Explosives that your approve, were
present and observed the blast. If more information is needed,
please advise.
/lm
Sincerely,
Johnny Hutchins
Operating Superintendent
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LITHCO
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PO Sox 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
Mr. Tom Carroll
NC Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Carroll:
v u n e 12, 1987
1?ecac-1 VIED
JUN 16 rear
LAND QUALITY SECT
Enclosed is the information you requested us to send to your
office when a production shot has been made in the 800 area of
our pit.
The shot was made June 11, on the 8-10 level, shot number one on
your map.
Steve Allred from your Mooresville office and Ted Jerman, our
consultant, were present and observed the blast. If more
information is needed, please advise.
Sincerely,
Johnny Hutchins
Operating Superintendent
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Telephone [phone] Telex 57 5253 Telecopier 704 867 5553

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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
June 12, 1987
A,
MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Carroll
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FROM: Steve Allred
SUBJECT: Lithco Blast, Shot No. 810-12
Gaston County, Permit No. 36-1
On June 11, 1987, 1 observed a production shot being the
first shot allowed since the flyrock incident on June 3, 1987.
Upon my arrival, I met with Mr. Johnny Hutchins, Mine Operating
Superintendent and Mr. Ted Jerman, Technical Consultant.
We proceeded to the level 810 to view the wired pattern of
20 holes. The shot was designed to form a "V" pattern beginning
with the first hole on the north face. Mr. Jerman explained the
design and loading technique. The blast diagram will be mailed
to you from Lithco.
Basically, my observation of the 3:29 P.M. shot was that.
approximately 4,900 pounds explosives were used. Several holes
.ie re c�DeeseA 4-am^co 7%^cenrrin►-ire-%y4m4+-[l nften-rom-cn11t
holes bi..h
holes and those along the face. Visually, I observed.all the
flyrock generated from the shot as normal and acceptable with the
shot rock heaved below the 810 level. I should point out that
very little flyrock did occur and that is how I determined it to
be acceptable.
As far as monitoring, I understood the seismograph was
stationed at the Lineberry's residence. During our post -blast
discussions at their office, I was informed of the results from
the operators. The resultant velocity was recorded at 0.27 ips
with an air blast of 121 db.
Please advise if you have questions.

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MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
June 5, 1987
Tom Carroll
Steve Allredjj'___
Lithco Flyrock Incident
Gaston County
Permit No. 36-1
The purpose of this memo is to inform you of the facts and
my observations made at the mine site and the off -site flyrock
impact locations.
On June 4, 1987, I investigated the flyrock incident which
occurred June 3, 1987 from the 3:19 P.M. blast as requested by
Jerry Cook. Upon my arrival at the Lithco Office, we discussed
previous telephone conversations between Jerry, Mr. Gillespie,
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loaded. Being that the location of this shot was at the extreme
east side of the quarry and near the floor, I gave permission to
detonate for the purpose of safety to mine personnel. I made no
further observation of this shot. I indicated again, no further
blasting until the LQS has so notified Lithco. I met with the
following Lithco representatives at their office at 3:10 P.M.:
Mr. Jim Holman, Vice -President, Mining; Mr. Art Gillespie,
Administrator of Pollution Control Research Department; Mr. Bob
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Laurich, Operations Manager; Mr. Johnny Hutchins, Safety; Lair.
Scott Howell, Geologist; and Mr. Butch Spanjers, Geologist.
These gentlemen also accompanied me to the blast site.
I have enclosed the original shot layout diagram, blueprint
of the scaled distances with the locations of the shot and
flyrock impact areas, and the blasting report. No seismic
information was given at this time. All the above materials were
given to me at the mine office.
At the blast site, I found the area had been mucked and the
backline staked and lined with orange paint. The presplit wall
was visible and appeared to be a clean, smooth break. The
presplit line lies on the southwest side of the shot. The wall
on the south side of the shot appeared rough and cracked. Mr.
Spanjers pointed out the structure of pegmatite associated with

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the schist along this wall. The fact of the shot area along the
east side had rubble and large boulders had been left in place.
These large boulders were lying on level 780. Please refer to
the blueprint drawing to clarify these locations. Several slides
were taken of these areas.
Upon completion of my inspection of the subject shot
location, Mr. Art Gillespie and I proceeded to visit the flyrock
impact locations. we first visited the Crisp residence (see
blueprint drawing); Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crisp, Route 2, Box 833-C,
Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016; [phone]. The owner
of the home is: Mr. Russell E. Smith, 826 North Piedmont Avenue,
Kinas Mountain. North Carolina; [phone]. The flyrock
struck the southwest side at the roof overhand where the roof
lines of the porch and house join. The flyrock continued to
travel downward and struck a false column leaving two 1 X 61s
standing. The flyrock continued downward and struck the porch
flooring, breaking the 2 X 6 porch sill and chipped the brick
foundation. At this point, impact with the ground had occurred
and the flyrock slightly changed angle and traversed the front
yard for 52 feet and stopped near the Tryon School Road edge of
pavement. This flyrock appeared to be the pegmatite as pointed
out to me earlier at the shot site and was approximately 1.58' X
1.67' X .67' and weighed 80-100 pounds. I spoke with Steve
Thompson, age 13, as to what happened. He explained that he was
standing on the porch (he pointed approximately 6 feet from
flyrock impact) when he heard the shot and instantly the rock
crashed through and was hit with wood debris. There were several
other small flyrocks observed i the backyard.
We then visited Messrs. Steve and Larry Waldrop residence,
Route 2, Box 833, Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016, (704)
629-3990. The flyrock struck the rear section of the car roof
and shattered the rear window. The flyrock was observed on the
right floorboard of the backseat compartment. The flyrock
appeared to be pegmatite and was approximately .58' X .33' X .17'
and weighed 8 to 11 pounds. Another flyrock impact area was
pointed out, but no rock was observed (it was removed). Mr. a
Larry Waldrop pointed out additional damage to the windshield of
his truck and his wife's car. This damage was observed and
appeared as small chips in the glass.
The last area of impact was the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Bob Lineberry, Route 2, Box 833-B, Bessemer City, North Carolina
28016, [phone]. The flyrock struck the west side of the
house and went through the aluminum sided wall outside, breaking
a 2 X 4 stud, and tearing a large (2 feet X 3.5 feet) section of
drywall inside. This section of wall was located inside a
clothes closet and the flyrock was observed on the floor, closet
door was open. This flyrock appeared to be pegmatite and was
approximately 1' X .67' X .33' and weighed 25-30 pounds. Mrs.

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Lineberry indicated she was in a chair, about seven feet from the
closet when the flyrock pierced the wall. We also found several
(four) flyrock impact areas around the house. These were small
flyrock, up to fist size. Further, it was shown to me where yet
another flyrock had struck a white pine on the west side of the
trunk and approximately 3 feet above the ground. This tree is
located directly across Tryon School Road from the Lineberry
residence on the Tryon School property. Mr. Gillespie pointed to
where the flyrock came to rest against the school building about
40 feet from ground impact. This flyrock had been removed.
There being no other known flyrock impact locations, I
returned to the Mooresville Regional Office.

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MINING DEPARTMENT
Blasting Report
Dat
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Time of Day (A.M.) (P.M.)
Weather at time of Blast: Clear Low Cloud6­ High Winds-
Raining ; - Direction of Wirid'
Location,of Blast in Pit, including bench number and location of bench:
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Lithium Corporation of America
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LITHCO
A subsidiary of FMC Corporation
PO Box 795
Bessemer City NC 28016
.Tune 8, 1987
Mr. T. Carroll
Mining Specialist
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development
Dear Mr. Carroll:
As per your request, I am submitting today, 06/09/87, the consultant's report
regarding the flyrock incident experienced at Lithium Corporation of America's
Hallman Beam Mine on 06/03/87.
/In
Sincerely,
miles B. Holman
P Mining and Exploration
vPM-87-074
Teleohone 704 629 2872 Telex 57 5253 Telecopier 704 867 5553

Lithium Corporation of America
Hallman -Beam Mine
Fly Rock Incident - Blast #810-11
June 3, 1987
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By: Theodore I. Je n
Technical Cons tant
June 8, 1987

TABLE OF WNTEWS
Introduction
I. Blast Design
II. Geological Conditions
General
Photographs of Shot Location and Rock Strata
Diagram of June 3 Blast
III. Motion of a Projectile
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Calculation of Projectile Trajectory
IV. Future Blast Plans
• Conclusions and Recommendations
Planned Action for Resumption of Blasting
V. Damages
VI. Attachments
Blast Summary of June 3 810-11
Blast Hole Information
Seismograph Record
Orthographic Projection 810-11
Plan View - Flyrock Distances
Photographs 1-12
810 - Future Shots
690 Future Shot
Pit Map

Writer was retained by Lithium Corporation to observe the blast site geology
and review the drilling, loading and delay pattern of a blast made on
June 3, 1987 which resulted in a flyrock incident.
I spent most of Sunday and Monday, June 7 and 8, examining blast records,
delay patterns, hole loads and geological features of the specific blast site.
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Pnotograpns ana alagrcvns are aiLac:llea surJwLuy ule 41,LeC ui54L1A:4 rocn
formations in this area of the pit.
I. Blast Design
The critical items that have direct relation to proper blast design are
as follows:
Geology. The geology of the material to be broken is the most important
factor in determining the overall blast design.
stemming height and type of stemming material. Determine toe burden,
midface burden and rim burden on front row of holes as well as any
irregularities in open face area
Hole diameter, depth, burden, spacing and subdrill.
Explosive type and charge geometry.
9 Powder factor (lb/ton or #/cu yd) and general fragmentation.
Delay pattern and blasting direction in relation to free faces.
Bench height in relation to burden and spacing ratio.
Muck pile profile and displacement from face.
Powder column rise and explosives concentration for bulk loaded
products.
Vibration and air blast readings.
II. Geological Conditions
The 29 foot high bench is approximately 60 feet wide and has three
rli stinCt rnr V fnrmati nna nnYr,*1 c- CM[ --inane p4X71Yfat-1 i-P _ '-tMnh ihn1 i f'P and
mica schist. Rock fragments retrieved after flyrock incident were all
amphibolite.
The spodumene pegmatite is a whitish colored, dense (2.3 ton/cu yd),
very competent and sparcely jointed rock forming a thin 3 to 6 foot
veneer along the east side of the open face closest to the pit. This
pegmatite contact parallels the face and dips 70 degrees toward the pit.
The amphibolite, a dense (2.5 ton/yd), but highly jointed and fractured
• rock, is adjacent to the pegmatite with an irregular contact joint
primarily discerned by its darker gray color. It comprised
approximately 50% of the blast. The mica schist, approximately 2.5
tan/yd is a ductile friable and very soft, incompetent rock, comprised

about 40% of the shot and occurred in a wedge -like form along the rock
.line parallel to a previously shot pre -split line. (See orthographic
projection diagram.) Twelve pages of photographs of the blast site and
geological conditions are at the back of this report.
No burn marks or borehole scars were discernible on the vertical face
after clean-up. The top 12 to 15 feet of face appeared to have
approximately 8 to 10 feet of back break. It is my opinion that
unusually weak contact zones were prevalent in the blast 810-11 and that
one or more boreholes penetrated through a heavily jointed area and into
the law strength contact; allowing the high pressure gases to easily
escape, creating the excessive flyrock. Even though the blaster held
additional stemming of 14 and 12 feet along the front row of holes, the
unforeseen poor geological conditions counteracted the usual
precautionary reduction in column load.
This future blast is being redesigned and new holes will be surveyed for
proper placement according to burdens on open end. Washing the face for
photographic purposes also showed a more distinct weak contact zone for
the amphibolite which is sandwiched between the two above mentioned rock
formations.
III. Motion of a Projectile
Any object that is given an initial velocity and which subsequently
follows a path determined by the gravitational force acting on it and by
frictional resistance of the atmosphere is called a projectile. Thus
the term applies to a missile shot from a gun, a thrown or batted ball
or a rock ejected from a blast. The path followed by a projectile is
called its trajectory and velocity acceleration and distance traveled
can be calculated as on elementary physics problem. If we use a
difference in elevation of 169 feet from center of face height to
surface. face. level c»rrn��rvai nn tHw r%J 4- thin t}up initial vel�cl f-V for Ann ft
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horizontal trajectory would be approximately 176 feet/second and for
1,175 feet horizontal trajectory would be approximately 207 feet/second.
These values of velocity appear to be reasonable in view of Johahsson
and Person's 1970 publication "Detonics of High Explosive," wherein they
indicate pressures exceeding 1,500,00 psi for confined explosives.
Using table 16-1, page 255 in the 175th anniversary edition of the Du
Pont Blasters Handbook, we can predict that burden velocity as a
function of loading density for a standard 12 x 13 pattern and 29 foot
face having 260 lbs of explosive should be approximately 59 feet per
second. Blast record of shot no. 810-11 made June 3 and hole by hole
descriptions of loads and delay time are attached. The unloaded portion
of first opening hole cam monly described as stemming was held at 14 ft
of the D11 nr and t1hrec not --her holes along, front 1 i ne wars hc?1 A ar 12
feet. A profile of the toe burden and rim burden is attached showing
the predicted burden at top of the explosives column load. Normal rule
of thumb based upon proper burden -spacing relationship is to hold
stemming at 100% of burden for good control and possibly 70% of burden
in areas where slightly greater lift and movement of top zone is
acceptable. The predicted velocity for a normally burdened hole is
therefore less than 1/3 of that experienced in the blast of June 3 and
almost certainly the flyrock has to be related to the weak contact zones
and highly jointed and fractured areas in the amphibolite.

iThe direction chosen for burden relief by delay pattern unfortunately
beamed the unexpected flyrock trajectory into the inhabited
neighborhoods.
IV. Future Blast Plans
Future blasts in this area will be directed almost 90 degrees away from
houses and toward the open pit area. Approximately nine more blasts
will complete work on this south end of 840 to 810 level. Another six
blasts will be made along the west end of level 840 to 810 and canplete
the blasting program for that level. All blasts will be so oriented by
drill pattern and delay pattern that burden relief will be directed into
the pit area and away from neighborhood houses. Stemming height and
column loads will be controlled by surveyed burden measurements along
open faces for front and successive row control and top five to eight
feet of column load will be reduced approximately 33% by using one or
two units of five inch anfo HD and one unit of four inch anfo HD to
decouple the explosives charges from the borehole walls thereby reducing
excessive blast pressures into the top of the formation with reduced
throw. Again, column loads along perimeter of open ended south face
will be closely controlled based on accurate survey of burdens for hole
placement.
The planned action for resumption of blasting activities is to first
make a pre -split blast at south end of 840 to 810 level along with a 36
hole waste blast in level 690 approximately 1,800 feet east and across
the pit from area of concern. The second scheduled blast would be on
690 to 660 level west side. The third blast would then be made at south
end of 840 to 810 level immediately adjacent to blast having had the
flyrock incident. This plan of action is suggested so that planned
changes in blast design can be tried in less sensitive areas before
returning to the 840 to 810 level.
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LITHCO
June 8, 1987
TO: R.M. Campbell
J.B. Holman
R. Laurich
FROM: A.S. Gillespie
SUBJECT: Investigation of Damages Caused by the
June 3, 1987, Mine Blasting Flyrock Incident
Mr. R.M. Campbell received a call shortly before 4 pm to the effect that there
had been a flyrock incident that had caused damage and possibly personal
injury. Campbell talked with a Mrs. Harry Crisp about the reported injury to
her son. Campbell and I went immediately to the Mine area and investigated
the flyrock damages. The several damages are summarized here:
1. Home of Mr. and Mrs. harry Crisp
Route 2, Box 833C
Bessemer City, NC 28016
Telephone: [phone]
• This home is owned by:
Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Smith
826 N. Plednont Street
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Telephone: [phone]
A. Structural Da*nartp
A large rock of irregular shape which we measured to be 17 x 15 x 7.
inches in size had hit a corner of the house roof, the porch roof, and
the porch floor causing same damage to each. The rock slid from that
point forward and damaged the porch support column on the porch's
southwest end. The rock proceeded from that point to a location 52
feet in front of the house and near the road
Two other flyrocks of sizes approximately 4 x 6 x 2 inches and
10 x 6 x 3 inches in size were found in the backyard.
B. Personal Injury
Steve Thompson, son of Mrs. Harry Crisp, 13 years old, was the child
who was said to have received slight injury by the incident. Steve
walked around the yard and showed us several fallen rocks. We were
told that Steve was on the porch when the corner of the porch and the
porch platform were struck by the large rock. Steve was hit in the
. back by flying wood from the porch fracture. We insisted that the
Crisps take Steve to the hospital and get an examination. They did
this and later reported back by telephone that Steve was OK and that
he had received only slight bruises.

• Investigation of Damages Caused by the June 3, 1987
Mine Blasting Flyrock Incident
June 8, 1987
Page Two
2. Damages to the R.L. Lineberry Home
Route 2, Box 833 B
Bessemer City, NC 28016
TeleDhone: 629-3259
Mr. Lineberry showed us a rock which was estimated to be 10 x 8 x 4 inches
in size on the floor of their bedroom closet. The rock had penetrated the
aluminum siding wall on the east side of the Lineberry hone. It left an
oblong hole about 11" x 9" in size in the wall.
We found three additional rocks in the yard with sizes of 6 x 4 x 4,
6 x 4 x 4, and 6 x 4 x 2 inches. Additional rocks were found in the
garden and along a walk to the edge of the mine pit.
3. Car Damages - Mr. Steve Waldrup
Mr. Steve Waldrup
Route 2, Box 833
• Tryon School Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
Telephone: [phone]
We first talked with a Ms. Mary Waldrup. She is the sister--in-law,to
Steve Waldrup. She showed us Mr. Steve Waldrup's car which had been
damaged by a 4 x 4 x 8 inch flyrock. The rock had impacted at the
Jointure of the rear window and the car roof, and it remained on the
floorboard between the front and back seats. There was severe damage to
both the car roof and the back window.
Car Identification and Description
1979 White Ford Fairmont
Serial No. 9C93414496
6 Cylinder
NC License ACM 274
Registered Owner -- Steve Waldrup
Purchase Date (used) - September 15, 1986
Lien to: First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. of Lincolnton, NC
•

Investigation of Damages Caused by the June 3, 1987
Mine Blasting Flyrock Incident
June 8, 1987
Page Three
On Thursday, I returned to the Waldrup home with Mr. Steve Allred, the
state mining inspector. At that time Mr. Steve Waldrup showed us star
impact points in the front windshield of the car. Mr. Larry Waldrup also
showed us similar windshield star cracks in the windshields of two
additional vehicles in the yard. These are owned by him. These vehicles
are:
(a) A 1979 Grand Prix Pontiac
Serial No. ZK37Y92543754
(b) A 1983 Chevrolet Truck
Serial No. 1GCH134W6DJ140791
4. Other Flyrocks
(a) Several small flyrocks (approximately 3 x 4 x 4) were found lying on
Tryon School Road (S.R. 1440) north of the Waldrup home.
(b) A single rock (4 x 6 x 2) was observed to have impacted the side of a •
spruce tree at the edge of the school yard, made an impact crater on
the ground under the tree and then rolled up to a point against the
Tryon School where it remained. There was no observed damage to the
school.
As indicated in an earlier paragraph, I revisited each of the three hones with
the state inspector, Mr. Steve Allred, on Thursday, June 4.
Crawford and Associates are representing Lithium and assessing damages to
resolve as quickly as possible.
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Subject: Fly Rock incident June 3, 1987
Attached are data concerning the shot at Lithco Mine
3:19 P.M., June 3, 1987.
SHOT PATTERN:
The shot pattern was based on a 13' spacing and a 12'
burden. All holes were 6 1/2 inch diameter. The
surface elevation of the shot was 839 and the floor
elevation was 810. Holes were drilled from 32 to 33
feet deep which included four feet of sub -drilling.
EXPLOSIVES:
Explosives used in the shot were Ammonium Nitrate
(Anfo), Tovan (Anfo Emulsion) and one pound cast
boosters. The initiation system used was the non-
electric Detaline system manufactured by the Dupont
Corporation. There were 3,450 pounds of Anfo, 600
pounds of Tovan, and 15 pounds of cast boosters used
in the shot. As indicated by the attached diagram of
the shot the maximum explosive used in a single hole
was 291 pounds and each hole was delayed individually
therefore the maximum pounds per delay was 291 pounds.
Attached is a sheet giving information of each blast
hole.
Seismograph:
The seismograph was located in the back yard of the
Everett Laker residence which is shown on the attached
map of the shot area. As indicated by the enclosed read-
.Lng the (R FU or vvi`nration measurement was .79 or 79%
of the allowable 1 inch per second. Our decibel reading
was 128-or 41.2% of our allowable. The Baker residence
is located south of the shot approximately 700 feet.
Geology:
The shot in question consisted of three distinct rock
types: spodumene pegmatite, amphibolite and mica schist.
The spodumene pegmatite,!a dense, very competent and
sparsely jointed rock, formed a thin 3 to 6 foot veneer
fa
along the open face closest to the pit (see diagram).
This pegmatite contact paralleled this face and dipped

70 degrees toward the pit.
The mica schist, a ductile, friable and very incompetent
rock, comprised about 40% of the shot and occured in a
wedge -like form along the backline parallel to the presplit.
The ampl&-U olite, a dense but highly jointed and fractured
rock, was sandwiched between the two previously mentioned
rock units.
FLYROCK;
As indicated on the map of area, flyrock was reported
` striking two residences and one automobile. The Crisp
residence North West of the shot area is approximately
796 feet from the face of the shot. The Lineberry res-
idence North West of the shot is approximately 820 feet
from the face of the shot. The automobile which is owned
by Mr. Steve Waldrep located North West of the shot is
approximately 1175 feet from the face on the shot.
Elevations of shot and surroundings are indicated on
enclosed Arawi news
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Hole 1:
Hole 2:
Total time - 157 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
Stemming - 14 ft.
Anfo - 200 lbs.
Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 lb.
Total time - 184 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
Stemming - 12 ft.
Anfo - 225 lbs.
Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 lb,
Hole 3:
Total time - 200 MS
• Hole depth - 33 ft.
Stemming - 12 ft.
Anfo - 200 lbs.
Tovan - 60 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 lb.
Hole 4:
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Total time - 201 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
Stemming - 12 f t .
Anfo - 225 lbs.
Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 1b.
Total time - 217 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
Stemming - 10 f t .
Anfo - 250 lbs.
Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 lb.
• Hale 6:
Total time - 234 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
Stemming - 10 ft.
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Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 lb.

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Hole 8:
Hole 9:
Hole 10:
Hole 11:
Total time - 250 MS
Hole depth - 33 ft.
Stemming - 12 ft.
Anfo - 200 lbs.
Tovan - 60 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 lb.
Total time - 251 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
Stemming - 10 ft.
Anfo - 250 lbs.
Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 lb.
Total time - 267 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
Stemming - 10 ft.
Anfo - 250 lbs.
Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 lb.
Total time - 284 MS
Hole depth - 32 f t .
Stemming - 10 f t .
Anfo - 250 lbs.
Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Booster - 1 lb.
Total time - 300 MS
Hole depth - 33 ft.
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Anfo - 200 lbs.
Tovan - 60 lbs.
-Cast Boosters - 1 lb.
Hole 12:
Total time - 301 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
• Stemming - 10 ft.
Anfo - 250 lbs.
Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Boosters - 1 lb.

i Role 13:
Total time - 317 t4S
Hole depth - 33 ft.
Stemming - 10 ft.
Anfo - 250 lbs.
Tovan - 30 lbs.
Cast Boosters - 1 lb.
•
Hole 14:
Hole 15:
Total time - 334 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
Stemming - 10 ft.
Anfo - 250 lbs.
Tovan_ - 30- 1 h_a _
Cast Boosters - 1 lb.
Total time - 351 MS
Hole depth - 32 ft.
Stemming - 10 ft.
Anfo - 200 lbs.
Tovan - 90 lbs.
Cast Boosters - 1 lb.
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LITHO®
To Art Gillespie pate June 8, 1987
From Maynard Harris M � cc W. K. Foster
Subject
STATUS OF CLADS FOR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH MINING BLAST
INCIDENT ON JUNE 3, 1987
Lithium Corporation is working with Crawford and Company to expedite
settlement of claims related to the above incident.
A representative of Crawford and Company has met with all parties and is
currently assessing damages sustained.
MH:bm
M-AG-MM-6-8

The budget includes a $500
raise for each city employee
and the purchase of a new leaf
vacuum at $15,000 to $18,000.
The budget also includes con-
tinued extension and rehabilita-
t:en of aging city water and
sewer lines.
The budget does not call for
an increase in water and
sewer rates.
GASTOMA
Car crashes
'into house
r ,
A car crashed into an Essex
F
Avenue house early Saturday
morning after the driver and a
passenger bailed out and fled
from a Gaston County police of-
ficer.
i
Pd. Ron Morgan chased the
car driven by Ronald Terry
Williams; 28, of 1408 H,intcinger
Ave. east along the street.
According to police reports,
Williams applied the brakes
before he and his passenger
jumped out and ran.
The car left the road and
struck a house at 1085 Essex
Ave. The house is owned by
Paul Stewart of 416 Osceola St.
Police estimated the collision
caused $1,500 damage to the
house.
Williams was caught and
charged with failure to stop for
a siren, driving without a
license, safe movement viola-
tion and speeding.
He was in the Gaston County
Jail late Saturday under a
$1.000 secured bond. ,
From staff reports
r
broidery border that she
a straight
photographing them and 'rRenam.ade
entered in the group's annual
the pictures in a scrapbook.edle,
she
fashion revue.
doesn't have to take the
read and cloth
From then on, Rena promised
garments with her — jnst
he turned into
herself and her mother, in
scrapbook for judging. In
Boyles, that she would sew her
Lion, she will be interviewed
er first garment
way into the state chamrpion-
the judges who will pick the wia-
— a pair of shorts — the sum-
ahip, t<,en go to Chicago io com.
ner from 50 contestants — one
mer before third grade. And she
Pete on a national level. -
from each state.
still has them.
'Mininn firm hiact cionric rr%ck
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through Tryon man's
house
By Billy Vaughn
too," Campbellsaid.
Ca 6. staff Repot.,
If I were him, I'd be
Lineberry said the company's
offer to pay for the damages isn4
Bob Lineberry doesn't collect
upset, too.
enough -
rocks, but he might as well.
Bob Campbell
"I'd rather they stop blasting
Lineberry and his wife Mary
Lithium official
completely " he said. "It baopen-
"ve or, Tryon School Road about
ed once last year and about four
100 yards from a mine operated by
years before that. A rock flew
the Lithium Corporation of
was about 12 inches wide and 4 in,
through the roof of a building in
A;me :ea.
ches deep. If it had hit someone,
my back yard. This latest incident
They say mining explosions in
he said, it could have reused
is the most serious one."
recent weeks have caused rock
serious injury.
I ineherry said narks also shat-
showers that have damaged their
"It went through the wall, tore
tered the back windshield of a
house, a work shed in their yard
out some 2x4s and framing and
neighbor's car and knocked bark
and a neighbor's car,
left a big hole, about 6xl4 inches,"
off a tree across the street from
Lineberry, a 78•year-old retired
he said.
Tryon School.
mail carrier, has lived in the
frame house since 1945. When the
Bob Campbell, Lithium's
"The only thing that rack
blasting started in 1970, he said, he
manager of corporate services,
damaged was the tree," he said.
"It could have been a lot worse
decided he would put up with it.
said the compan�plans to make
restitution.
because children play over there
But the rock showers have
all the time. •'
become too much for him.
"When we heard that there had
been an incident, we immediately
Lineberry said he has talked
"They set off a pretty good blast
called the state anirwng corpora-
about the problem to friends and
Wed.esd� a! : _ _
Y p• W , and any f
the rocks came over and hit the
don to iet them know", he said.
"We've hired an explosive expert
t� _ W.« and
that eve everyone Curds the size of the
ry
back of our house," he said. "It
and are trying to find out what we
rocks hard to believe.
tore a big We through the wall in
our bedroom and landed about 9
should be doing to prevent these
"My home insurance agent
feet from where my wife was sit-
occurrences in the future.
thought it would be a hole about
tine, •�
He said Lineberry showed corm-
the size of his fist, but when he
Lineberry said the rock that
Pant officials the damage.
came out here and saw it, he was
completely shocked," Lineberry
came hurling through the house
if I were him, I'd be upset,
said.
�Qs7o aiA �4L� - 7da N7
its until the following negotiated between the city and
year. - county commissioners.
For the first two years, she After that, the change would
won blue ribbons for sewing. have to be approved by the U.S.
After that, she had sewn up the Justice Department and voting
competition by becoming the precincts -would have to be
county champion every year. redrawn, she said.
Rena occasionally designs her In Gaston County,
Please see SEWING/77B municipalities pay the county for
Please see CNANGFirtt
Rober, L.M—The G.1-1:
Bob Lineberry holds the rock that came through his house-

RECEIVED MINE INSPECTION REPORT
RECEIVED Lan Ai-1 ity .C-4 —Foll
MAR 2 719ff1
1LAN& 2. Mine Name
3. County:4 A5!TQAJ� 4. Is site permitted? Yes r/ No 5. Permit No.��
6. Person(s) Contacted:
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Yes No 8. Pictures? Yes No
9. Date Last Inspected:/jam/jk10. Any mining since last inspection? Yes_/No
11. If mine is not under permit cite evidence of recent mining activity:
12. Are public safety provisions in compliance with the permit? Yes ✓ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit?
Yes ✓ No If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit?
Yes_No If no, explain:
15. Aid any of the above deficiencies result in offsite sedimentation?
Yes No If yes, what measures are needed?
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report and map accurate? Yes No If -no,
explain: ,tJa-t' CP/
17. Other recommendations and comments o T>_ 3l ! _I?,
18.
19. Copy of report sent to operator? Yes —/—/—
(date)
No No. of add'l pages
INSPECTED BY:�c5,AA,(4A2DY :LCAEZo�� _ DATE: j03Z/:54 /97

Lithium Corporation of America
LITHCO
A subsidiary of FMC Corporation
449IYVrjj l" rl
Gastonia North Carolina 28054
March 17, 1987
Mr. Thomas E. Carroll
Division of Land Resources
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Carroll:
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT
Please refer to your letter of February 26, 1987, in regard to the flyrock
that was thrown from the protected area of our Mine in early February. As per
your request, I am sending you a copy of my February 5 report of an
investigation I made the day before.
Enclosed is the blasting information that you requested. This was supplied to
me by our Mine people.
Please contact me if you have questions.
Sincerely yours,
LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Director of Corporate Services
ASGjr:mq
Attachment
cc: R. M. Campbell
,1_ B, Hnlman
WAR 19 1�8I
LAND QUALITY SLOON
Telephone [phone] Telex 57 5253 Telecopier 704 867 5553 PO Box 3925 Gastonia NC 28053 3925

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Interoffice
To R. M. Campbell
J. B. Holman
R. Laurich
From
A. S. Gillespie
Subject
Investigation of Eaker Fly Rock Incident
Date
cc
LITHCO
February 5, 1987
At Bob Laurich's request, I went out and talked with Mr. Everette Eaker. I
called him shortly after you called me on Tuesday and made arrangements to see
him on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Mr. Eaker was in good spirits and was appreciative of my visit. He showed me
a pyramid shaped snow-white rock about 5 inches in thickness which he took
from under a shrub. Eaker explained that at first he thought it was a bit of
remaining snow, but then realized that it was fly rock. He first noticed it
on Tuesday afternoon, February 3. He showed me an indentation in his yard
where he said the rock had impacted. I had him place the rock where he found
it, and he placed it beside his driveway about eight feet from the impact
indentation and in a direction away from our mine pit. The impact indentation
exposed a gravel bed about 2 inches below the earth level. The rock appeared
to have bounced off of this gravel bed.
The fly rock had fallen about 25 feet in front of the Eaker home and
approximately 200 yards west of the mine pit.
Because we did not blast on Tuesday and because it rained Monday morning and
because the indentation caused by the impact of the fly rock was not wet, we
ran nretty mlirh nuacc that the rnrk wac thrnwn by hlactinn nn MnnAny nftn%.nnnn
(February 2}.
I inspected the rock and found it to be spodumene covered by a heavy coating
of white rock dust.
I took pictures of the rock and the impact indentation
In keeping with our permit requirements that we'immediately notify the
D I Viaiawin of Lund Management when fly rock is thrown outs i de of the protected
zone, I telephoned the Division of Land Resources in Mooresville at 10:15 on
Wednesday, February 4, and verbally reported the incident to Mr. Jerry Cook.
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TO: A. Gillespie
FROM: J. S. Howell
SUBJECT: Eaker Fly Rock Incident
DATE: March 10, 1987
Attached are maps and data that show the shot on February 2,
1987, the location of the fly rock impact, the location of the
seismograph on that day, and other pertinent data describing the
incident in detail.
The explosives used in the shot were Tovex EL825 and a small
"bubble gum" type primer called Detaprime. Both products were
manufactured by the DuPont Corporation. The initiation system
used was the non -electric Detaline system also manufactured by
the DuPont Corporation. There were 5,750 pounds of Tovex EL825
used in the shot and 6.6 pounds of Detaprime primers for a total /
of 5,756.6 pounds of explosives. This gives an average of 88.6
pounds of explosives per hole and a maximum of 177.2 pounds of
explosives per delay. Holes ranged from 30 to 32 feet in depth
which includes 3 feet of subdrilling below the floor elevation.
The holes drilled were 3 1/2" in diameter and the pattern was
based on a 8' spacing and a 7' burden. The surface elevation of
tha shnt was 87n and the floor_ below the shot was 840.
Normal procedure for an ore shot of this type is to hold 5 feet
of stemming material in the top portion of the blast hole. /
Because this area of the Mine is the closest to our neighbors we
held the stemming in this shot to 7 feet. Shot following this in
the same area stemming has been held to 8 feet.
In viewing the shot, it was noted that on both open faces of the
s Le.eot here was a great dCu1l ^4: Frnn1-uv i n^y F--- v v---4 ^j 1.lactinrc
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and also from the nature of the rock in this area. The fly rock
in question must have been ejected from one of these open faces.
The seismograph was located in front of the Lineberry residence
for this particular shot. As indicated by the enclosed reading
the (RPPV) or vibration measurement was .36 or 36% of the
allowable 1 inch per second. Our decibel reading was 125 db or
about 25% of our allowable.
As in all cases our drilling and blasting practices are done in a
manner to limit concerns of our neighbors.
-i,,e �,
Scott Howell
JSH/be
Attachment
cc: J. Holman
B. Laurich

LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
�MjIN,tING�DEPARTMENT
V"r`..�`_^'_ .. .. Blasting Report
• �,. Date .02,
Time of Day J (A.M.). (P.M.)
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Weather at time of Blast: Clear Low Clouds'` High Winds
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Direction of Win '. "
Location of Blast in Pit, including bench -number -and location of bench:
Number of Holes Depth
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-State of -North Carolina_
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Land Resources
'512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thnrnnc Rhnrlrc Cer-;wtai'
Mr. Art Gillispief'
Lithium Corporation of America
P. 0. Box 795
Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016
RE: Flyrock Incident
Dear Mr. Gillispie:
February 20, 1987 Stephen G.rConrad
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It was reported to me by our Mooresville Regional Engineer, Mr. Jerry Cook,
that your firm experienced a flyrock incident at the Hallman -Beam Mine in Gaston
County on February 2, 1987. He further informed me that you have conducted
investigations as to the cause of the incident.
I am requesting that you provide this office copies of all blasting records
related to the shot that resulted in flyrock exiting your property. A scale map
showing the location of the shot in question and the site of flyrock impact is
also requested. If you have, from your investigations, formed an opinion as to
the cause of this incident please advise of such.
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Carroll, P. G.
Acting Mining Specialist
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cc: Mr. Jerry Cook
PO. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 9M733-3833
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Empl("r

DEPAl TMENT OF NATURAL RFSOURCSES & COAWINITY DEVELOPMENT
LAND RESOURCES DIVISION
LAND QUALITY SECTION
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512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
January 17, 1985
Mr. Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Lithium Corporation of America
449 N. Cox Road
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Re: Blasting Reports for November 1 -"November 14,
November 19 - November 28, 1984
Dear Mr. Gillespie:
We have received and reviewed the above blasting reports.
The reports appear to be. in order and. indicate compliance
with the -mining permit.
Thank you for your-attention'Mto this matter.
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A SUBSIDIARY OF GULF RESOURCES & CHEMICAL CORPORATION
449 N. COX ROAD, P. 0. BOX 3925, GASTONIA, N. C. 28053-3925
PHONE: [phone] TELECOMER: B67-5553 TELEX: 57-5253
January 7, 1985
JAN 10 465
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Mr. James D. Simons
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N. C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-27687
Dear Mr. Simons:
Please reference your letter of December 12, in which you requested
ousting data for November 1 through November 14 and Navemoer 17 cnrough
November 28, 1984.
This data is enclosed. All blasts except that on November 17 were
recorded by seismograph. The tapes for these blasts are now being
read by the Vibra-Tech Company,
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cc: J. B. Holman
Ed Hahn
Sincerely yours,
LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Director of Corporate Services

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Spacing 1 f t.
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Other Data
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MINING DEPARTMENT
Blasting Report
Date / ! "7— "
Time of Day �� (A.M.) (P.M.) ..........�`
Weather at time of Blast: Clear �~ ; Low Clouds'' High Funds
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Location of Blast in Pit, including bench number and location of bench:
TYPE OF BLAST
Number of Holes Depth
Vertical
Toes ... .. ...
Boulders
Stemming f�
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Spacing
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TYPE OF EXPLOSIVES
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QUANTITY
CARTRIDGE
DYNAMITE
Wt.
FERTILIZE
Brand
Size
Box
Wt. Number Pounds Brand
Size 'Ea ''No.
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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources & Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor James A. Summers, Secretary
December 12, 1984
Mr. Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Lithium Corporation of America
449 North Cox Road
Gastonia, North Carolina 28053
Re: Blasting Reports
Dear Mr. Gillespie:
DIVISION OF
LAND RESOURCES
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Telephone [phone]
Pursuant to Condition no. 7D of mining permit no. 36-1, we request
that a blasting record as described by condition no. 7 for the periods
November 1 - November 14, 1984 and November 19 -- November 28, 1984.
We would appreciate these blasting records being sent at your
earliest convenience.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
S cerely,
ames D. Simons, C.P.G.S., P.E.
Mining Sepcialist
Land Quality Section
JDS/cj
cc: Jerry Cook
Geological Survey-733-2423: Geodetic Survey-733-3836: LandQua0y-733-4574;'Earth Resources Planning---733-3833:
Land Resources Information Sewice-733.2090 Boy 27687 Raleigh, NG 276 .1.7687
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.property'damage to him'and-he requests that someoh6 from the state discusG the
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Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor James A. Summers, Secretary
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October 2, 1984
Mr. Richard Kidd
P.O. Box 456
Bessemer City, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Kidd:
DIVISION OF
LAND RESOURCES
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Telephone [phone]
Your complaint to the Governor's Office of blasting at the Lithium
Corporation Mine has been referred to this office.
The Mining Act of 1971 does require that mining operations protect
the adjacent properties. We will be happy to have a representative
contact you to learn more about this problem.
Sincerely,
.sue
Stephen G. Conrad
Director
SCG/JS/cj
cc: Jerry Cook
Geological Survey-733-2423; Gecide0c Survey-733-3836, Land Quality--733-4574; Earth Resources Planning-733-3833;
Land Resources Information Service-733-2090 Box 27687 Raleigh, NC 27611.7687
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
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CASE NUMBER
DATE
COUNTY
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10/9/84
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❑ For your information — no response required.
Synopsis of request
Mr. Kidd calls the Governor's Office complaining about a ten year problem with
blasting from a nearby Lithium mine. It has caused considerable physical and
property damage to him and he requests that someone from the state discuss the
problem with him.
RECEIVE-0-
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DIV.OF LAND RES
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INITIATION DATE
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For Your Information. Please Return To:
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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
A SUBSIDIARY OF GULF RESOURCES & CHEMICAL CORPORATION
449 NORTH COX ROAD, GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA 28063
PHONE: [phone] TELECOPIER: 867-5663 TELEX: 67.6263
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August 5, 1983
Mr. Jim Simons
Division of Land Resources
N. C. Department of Natural Resources
& Community Development
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.G. 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Simons:
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This will confirm my conversation with you earlier this week.
We will expect you and Mr. Jerry Cook at the Mine about 9:00 am on
Wednesday, August 10.
I personally expect to be away next week and will not be in
attendance for the ins-pection, Mr. Tlmlff WAA1etnn arA/nr Mrs VA
Hahn will be expecting you at the Mine Site.
Sincerely yours,
LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Arthur S. Gillespie,'Jr.
Director -of Corporate Services
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cc: Ed Hahn
D. W. Middleton

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DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
P.O. Box 2091
Raleigh, N.C. 27602-2091
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
:SUBJECT:
Ronald H. Levine, M.D., M.P.H.
STATE HEALTH DIRECTOR
February 10, 1983
Charles Gardner, Chief
Land Quality Section
/DDiiv�ision of Land Resources
(SS W. Strickland, Head
Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Branch
Environmental Health Section
Lithium Corporation Landfill
Gaston County - Permit #36-05
A memorandum dated January 20, 1983 was sent to you
revoking our permit for the subject site in accordance
with our agreement. The memo was in error dueMto a
misunderstanding on our part. Further discussions with
Mr. Simons have confirmed that the site should be
regulated by the Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
Branch. Therefore 'Pearmi t• A-36--05•T if e 41 t- 1 9 1 s7-al i r1 .-
If you have any questions, please advise.
JGL:ns
cc: C. Richard Doby, Sr.
Arthur Gillespie
RECEIVED
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1983
LAND QUALITY SECTION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA James B. Hunt, Jr/ DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Sarah T. Morrow, M.D., M.P.H.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
A SUBSIDIARY OF GULF RESOURCES & CHEMICAL GORPORATION
449 NORTH COX ROAD, GASTONIA. NORTH CAROLINA 28052
PHONE: (704} 867-8371 TELEX'. 57.5253
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December 18, 1980
Mr. Jerry Cook
Assistant Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development
1119 North Main Street
Mooresville, N.C. 28115
Dear Mr. Cook,
Please reference your letter of June 17, 1980 in
regards to an inspection that you made below our Mine and Mill
on June 3rd.
Enclosed is a copy of Mr. Ed Hahn's recommendations
for correcting the problems that you pointed out.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Sincerely yours,
LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
A. S. Gillespie, Jr. V
Director of Corporate Services
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cc: E. F. Hahm
D. W. Middleton
H. E. Uhland

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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
TO: D. W. Middleton
FROM: E. F. Hahn
SUBJECT: Erosion Control
DATE: December 10, 1980
Monday, December 8, 1980, I walked over the area that was covered by Jerry Cook's
report that Art Gillespie wants cleaned up.
The two silted areas are now covered with grass and I believe we would cause more
problems by ..orki^.g around them. Presently the drainage from the top of the s1o1L i1-
is going from E to F (see attached sketch) and into a settling pond. The lower
benches drain from A to C and from B to C (see sketch) with the exception of one
+wash out on the lower bench below A:
Proposal
1. Ditch the two lower benches from A to C.
2. Fill the wash out at C with rock and build a small settling pond in that area.
These proposals will channel all water from the dump through a settling pond.
1,7
Edwin F. Hahn
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MINE BLASTING COMPLAINT FORM
NAME OF COMPANY AND MINE L,A f u ,-r\
PERSON COMPLAINING a r^ ref �d/ t-
ADDRESS go,, '456
LOCATION OF RESIDENCE p 20 r Pi n P Sek oo l
DISTANCE FROM QUARRY
NATURE OF COMPLAINT �rr�L/C �'n �'+�:C'�_1:h Q1Q1;415 -
WHEN DID BLASTING BECOME
A PROBLEM? Slit t.e . m inn l 0Vn'
FREQUENCY OF SEVERE BLASTS SPC2 rG
DATES OF SEVERE BLASTSr„t
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July 5, 1977
Mr. H. ,. Uhland
Lithium Corporation of America
449 North Cox Woad
Gastonia, NC 28052
Dear 11r. Uhland:
On behalf of the Land. Quality Section and the South Carolina mine recla-
mation staff, l wish to thank you for the cooperation and courtesy extended
by your representatives at our recant visit to the Hallman -Beam Mine.
The mane was very interesting, particularly for those of the group who had
never seen large scale industrial mineral: mining.
Again, your cooperation is appreciated.
Very truly yours,
James D. Simons
Mining Specialist
JDS/ds
cc: Sam Pavenel

.Vt -icy '
Mrs. Carolyn' Fgrternbery.
Route'2t Box 75 ;.• , ,- _
Bessemer. City# . NG =6
Dear Mrs. FortenbeQys,
Thank far .lettsr'-:of Jtuie3l �0 advis rthe.l0catj.0�i .Of
3 3�'?' t1' , 3!''
residence In relation to. Lithiure•Corporation of Amerfca'e1 Hallmn-Heam Minn.
R;epreseaitatives of .this Section monitored a blast •in April 1977 at a resdidence
which is located'on. the' name 'line ee -yoear residence and the mine and ,Iocatid void-_
` A. 41— U-4 Ok.ws 1. r4 �W ewr»w wn�sa Vft"A 4-16a. m4o%e'_ ' f Mm �tiMjm}♦M1 �•IMlfrli +ATA 17 4ln'o%. -
'- �G¢VCI,{yr L3W.i:Wi.� i.iQ YAP{K■ Jr Vj}RhVH�Gi .' CiFiMF wav wravw •v •.r►arr-
blast monitored at this. mine was far below'Aat avuld be needed to .cause damage to--
:... a stxvezture. 'The blast; i�riitored represented -an "average blast. -at the,quarry-and'
the -amount of, exploa#vea used was corifirmed',by`�pectioin-by, the Land Quality �Septian.
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The April. investigation, the 'pregiom re7iew6 of.,,.the mine blasting, abn the
information 'available- on the effects cal mine' blasting all, indicate that the .
' • ^ Hallman -Beam .Mine should poee no haeard.to. your' xesiCtenae.
l' wish .l ''could be of more' assistence-,in .this matter .but it 'appears that
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structural dainaga at your house ie nati. related to mine3 blaetii+ig;
sinderelyt
Ir
James D. Simous
S Mining speculist
cos � Sam Ravenal '

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North Carolina Dept. of Natural & Economic Res.
James Simpns-Mining Spec.
n -1 2 ,,. �r �.., n Z t .,.., n L
LL,91ei9LI,'14'or'Uh. Carolina C(V11
Dear Sir;
I have located the approximate sight of our home.
I believe you will see my judgement of miler
is way off.
Sir the men have been out three times and each
time we could not even feel or hear anything,
they knew that they were testing for Vibrations.
I have felt these vibrations ! I have evidence
in our Home to Prove my Claim.
The families in this area need some type of
coverage against the distruction that is being
done to their homes.
Please want you #]F fib try to hel p ua mif-- in
this area, I know that ]Lithium Corporation
is and are doing a Job which we as People of
the U.S.A will benefit from this Production but
it is also redulting in damage to our homes.
Sincelely,
Mrs Frank Fortenbery
Route # 2 Bessemer City
North Carolina 280I6
CF/CF
Enclosure-

My Front Window, made up of 12 three feet square
Thermopane Tinted glass panels in a heavy duty
Alumina m frame, is being distroyed. Three panels
already cracked and is ready to fall out. When
setting next to the window, feeling the house
shake from the blasting of the mine sight.
James Simons -Mining Spec. Says invested by a
reputable consultant and by the Dept. of M atural
and economic Resources as recently as April. 7,1977
Has in no case investigated have the quarry
blasts been found to produce ground vibrations
anywhere near the level acknowledge by the U.S
A„r,e.,a,, Q-R— Mi naa ac na�eagary.n r!ni�ewamaor3
Wane te. ♦x+-r%
to XXXXXXtStrucures.
Sirs In the Past 6 Years we have XXX Felt these
Vibrations!. They have INV= being felt by over
100 Families. So sir we have just being a small
Number of People in a State of the U. S. A.
We are XXUXX Tax Payers just like everyone else
surely you can take some tithe to come to our need
for Coverage in homes that are feeling these
vibrations.
Mrs Frank Fortenbery
Rt # 3' B ox 735
Bessemer City N. C. 28016

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June 14, I977 •
CAROLYN A.
ROUTE # 2,
BESSEMER CITY, N. C. 28016
North Carolina Dept. of Natural & Economic Res.
James Simpns-Mining Spec.
Raleigh,North Carolina 276II
Dear Sir
I have located the approximate sight of our hone.
I believe you will see my judgement of miles
is way off.
Sir the men have been out three times and each
time we could not even feel or hear anything,
they knew that they were testing for Vibrations.
I have felt these vibrations : I have evidence
In our Home to Prove my Claim.
The families in this area need some type. of
coverage against the d.istruction that is being
done to their homes.
PlegLae want you ?AX.K try to help us out in
this area, I knew that Lithium CorporatiUn
is and are doing a Job which we as Feople of
the U.S.A will benefit from this iroduction but
it is also redulting in damage to our homes.
Sincelely,
Mra Frank Forten er y
Route # 2 Bessemer City
North Carolina 28016
CF/CF
Enclosure
So�theaslem Dill"
pntSA - M&�ENlgi.
WNW tE���

r CAROLYi ... . _ : �_=`,IBERY
` ROUTE # 2, 130.4
BESSEMER CITY, N. C. 28016
My Front Window, made up of 12 three feet square
Thermopane Tinted glass panels in a heavy duty
Alumina m frame, is being distroye3. Three panels
already cracked and is ready to fall out. When
setting next to the window, feeling the house
shake from the blasting of the mine sight.
James Sim-)ns -Mining Spec. Says invested by a
reputable consultant and by the Dept. of h atural
and economic Resources as recently as April 7,1977
Has in no case investigated have the quarry
blasts been found to produce ground vibrations
anywhere near the level acknowledge by the U.S
Bureau U Mines as necessary to cause damage
to EXXX>XXtStrucures.
Sirs In the fast 6 Years we have XXK Felt these
1 Vibrations.. They have MX being felt by over
Tort r._.Y 11 J
riflilLes. 000 S<tr we have just- "Doing a WMll Number of People in a State of the U. S. A.
I
We are XXXXLX Tax Payers just like everyone else
surely You can take some time to come to our need
for Coverage in homes that are feeling these
vibrations.
Mrs Frank Fvrtenbery
Rt#3'Box735
Bessemer city N. C. 280I6

General Adjustment bureau, Inc.
To /� Date
'� 1/► ROUTE # 2. LB X Fro fi �mor,/`-c BES FIeG 1/
SubJact - 'y) , Y
Reply in this Section
To Date
Do Not Snap Away Carbon Signature
Detach Canary / Forward White and pink
When Replying Detach Carbon / Return White Copy
Retain rink CVpy for Record
106 (7-73)

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Jane 19 1977
Mrs. Carolyn Fortenbery `I ` it ti
Route 2, Box 735
Bessemer City, NC 28016
Dear Mrs. Fortenberyt
This letter Is In response to your complaint of May 27, 1977 concerning
blasting at the Lithium Corporation of America Hallman -Beam mine.
The nossible effect of blasting at this mine on neighboring structures has been
investigated by a reputable consultant and by the Department of Natural and Economic
Resources as recently as April 7, 1977. However, in no case investigated, have
the quarry blasts been found to produce groundvibrations anywhere near the level
acknowledged by the U.S. Bureau of Mines as necessary to cause damage to structures.
The vibration measurements were taken at distances ranging from a few hundred feet
to approximately two miles from the blast.
In view of these previous investigations, it would seem impossible that
blasting at the Lithium Corporation Mine could be damaging your house which you said
Wei gf i�lTU J-_1_1y 1.� J7 0--o- tL_ .R- V...�ever T f.i .ter,«ani pia .rrn��+ ln/p}_�l1D
]G3.QmaTiELL 4en 1[I.i.,l.et3 Sd'V!1! 4ilG Ill.li�tl• [14WtlVp1., J.
the approximate location of your house on the enclosed county map and returning it
to this office. This information may aid our office in determining what further
investigation,' if any, the State should make of the' blasting procedures at the
Lithium Corporation mine.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
JDS/ds
Enclosure
Sincerely,
James D. Simons
Mining Specialist

'Meg 10, 1977
wee Go id. � er
Homte 2, Hox
90181SOM City, HC 28016
Dmft,o M4ae, Vhtmf vAn 2
He .have revs eyed the vibr t'.lm meavure meint recording taken In your yard an April
A ' ,1977 and the recording taken by Liftium Corporations of America f !r . e blast on
b, 1977 which yom indicated ryas much stronger than the blast of 7.
Both car recording and Lithium Corporati,orn's recording of the April 7, 1977
blast ehoared that the PaMdL Vibratiierra at your house caused by the 301 PM blast
rare +ao s4iderably lei then the vibreti ca liv eLs rwopie ad an the, levels` necessary
Lr --a avw m1 dam a to O+�MsHA+�ireu7 . bR!llYl di—i Q to LiTs►im Ccerooretion's
4V {~iiif0C7 �7Y Qi� II�ifWF YC,uFIC��,► �r� w rM �wY maw. r� � •w.r�w ��.� �
blaeti1ug records, the amount of ee�tovivees used In'their blast of April 7, 1977
was eflightly moors than the ar+otint used. A revim of the blasting records on April
69 1977 eubemitteed by Lithium; corporation Indicates that the blast monitored representea.
an average lime blast with bath larger and smaller bl,ests listed.
Based on our reeding of the April 7 blastty the blasting records submitted
to us bq Lithium Corporation, and the distance from your horse to the mine, it
appear that aesrrant bl tins Practices at this mine do not represent any hazard
to your resideencee,
ftt>Ii► factors which are not yet understood eantribute to huneen perceptim of
blast vibrations. This could help explain vhy some bleste seem larger than others
sl-thau ft the smut of avion iveee used may be the same or less. It its gown that
weathmr factors t $a s* wind# taVeratu re, end cloud cover affect the noise level
from blasts.
He do consider all blastl ng� caVleintai as legs time►te end we will, be gad to
make fu heir Awreestigatiam should now evidence come to li&t.
VW7 truly Yours!
Charles H. Gardner, Chief'
Land Quality Seaticin
CM/ds
oar Sam Ravenel

Mw 109 1'977
Mr. go H. Mand
zfthftw CewporAtim of Amavdm
449 North Cox Road
aebtonia f NO 28052 .
Dear Mr. Wands
The Land Qmaliity, Section has revieved the blasting data and vibratfan
cerement data For the April It 19'r7 Hallb=-Beam blot and fm other blasto
in 1976 and 19770
Alter rerriftUg WmAtioneupplied to us and our om bleat recording on
April 7 bddiea�e that 'bla , n ;practices st the HaUmun� Mine within the
O liu is luted on the ai 6mittod U ting records do not pose a "ictal
hazard to the der residence.
Apini thank ym for ymw cooperation in aw Im mtigatim,
V&7' txoIy yoga r
Chance H• pert Chia
Lvd Qutelity Section
ORO/ds
act Sam R.avenel

May 5, 1977
UEMORANDUM
TO: Charles Gardner
FROM: Jim Simons
Subject: Investigation of complaint from blasting at
Lithium Corp. minel.Gaston Co.
Lithium Corp.of America_ complaint by C. W. Bumgardner_
An investigation was made by James Simons, Sam Ravenel., and Steve Allred of
the complaint by Mrs. C. W. Bumgardner that blasting at the Lithium Corporation
Hallman Beamon mine was causing damage to her house..
The investigation 'included monitoring a blast at the residence using a VME
VR-C vibration measurement instrument rented from Law Engineering Testing Co. in
Charlotte. The details of the quarry blast are -listed on the attached data sheet.
The poundage of explosives was verified by direct observation of.the loading of
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heal ly tlll U11G U_L U holeis Uy U11G UCUJLU WUCLL_LUy LJGU UlUll .7UG.1.L.
The instrument was tested at the LCA office before the blast. The exact time
of the blast was coordinated by CB radio. LCA monitored the blast also.by placing
their instrument immediately adjacent to the Land Quality Section's.
Results
No visible reading of,. the blast could be found on the indicator paper when
developed. upon calling ibration Measurement Engineers' office in Evanston*
Illinois, it was learned that the sensitivity of*the instrument is approximately
0.025 in Therefore, the vibration from the blast was apparently less than
0.025 in./sec. particle velocity at the Bumgardner's yard. Blasting record taken
by Lithium Corp. adjacent to the Land Quality Section instrument also showed that
the maximum particle velocity was less than .05 in./sec. (copy attached)
Mrs. Bumgardner acknowledged that this blast was much less than the blast on
April 6,, 1977. However, a review of -the blasting records for that day (attached)
show that.both the total poundage and max. lbs/delay of,explosivest 6026 total lbs'.
and 1347 lbs./delay, were in fact less than on the blast monitored on April 7 -
6160 total lbs. and 1617 lbs./delay. A review of previous blasting records indicate
that the amount of explosives used in the blast monitored represent approximately
ii "l[lGLL LLLlI!'" �1Ge U1cl.7ir•

Charles Gardner
Page 2
May 5, 1977
'Recommendations
I recommend that Mrs. Bumgardner and Lithium Corp. be advised of the results
of the Land Quality Section investigation and Mrs. Bumgardner be advised that
current blasting at the Lithium Mine should not be causing any physical, damage
to her residence. A copy of proposed letters to Lithium Corp. and Mrs. Bumgardner
is attached.
ds
cc: Sam Ravenel

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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
A SUBSIDIARY OF GULF RESOURCES S CHEMICAL CORPORATION
449 NORTH COX ROAD, GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA 2B052
PHONE: (704) B67-8371 TELEX: 57-5253
May 2, 1977
Jampq n- Simonn
Mine Specialist
N.C. Department of
Natural and Economic Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Dear Jim,
I have finally received all the data on the two blast
at the Bumgardners, which you requested in your letter on
4-12-77 to me. This data is enclosed. You will note that
inspite of what Mrs. Bumgardner says, the blast of 4-6-77
was smaller than the blast of 4-7-77, which you monitered,
also; please note that we monitered the blast of 4-6-77,
near our mine office approximately 2,500 feet from the
actual blastsite, where the one on 4-7-77 was monitered at
Mrs. Bumgardners, approximately two miles from the mine.
If you have any other questions please advise.
HEU/sh
cc: Lang Cooper
Sincer8ly,
Lithium Corporation of America
Uhland

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1MC Chronology
Page 2
5-2-77 — Blasting records taken by LCA on 4-7 77 indicate that the peak particle
velocity at the Btungardner's house were less than .05 in/sec. The
explosives used in the blast'on 4-677 (indicated by Mrs. Bumgardner
as being larger than on the blast :monitored by the State on 4-7-77.)
was 1347 lbs. per delay 6026 total lbs. compared to 1617 lbs. per
delay, total 6160 lbs. on 4-7-77. LCA measurement of the 4-6-77
blast on the mine property approximate) 2500 from blast registered
a maximum particle velocity of .14 in.7ec.

LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
TO: H.E. Uhland
FROM: D.W. Middleton
SUBJECT: Bumgardner Complaint-- Blasting
VPM 77-013
DATE: April 26, 1977
In accordance with your request of'Apri.l 13, attached -are data pertaining to
the blast test results of April 6 and 7.
Please advise if additional information is renuired,
DWM/bw
cc: F.A. Subosits

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'April 12, 1977 a
r Mr.' H. E. 'Uhland '.
Lithium Corp.' of Ami e T
"9. No Eh Cox Road ,
t. {taston3s, NC , 28052 . s
• Dear:'Mr.Mandt • - 'r - 1 . :.
I'. wish to .thank you for the cooperation .and courteser":-extended by Doug Middleton,
Ed Hahn, Rick, Subosits, and particularly 'Scott Howell to Sam Ravenel, Stave A11redt
and m�yaelf,.°durftyg , our blasting ir►vesti,gati.on' cat April
As' Mr. Hornell ties -`probably already reported to ' y=0' we did monitor your bleat .
at 3 t 11-p.m. with' a VME instrument model no. VR-C. in the front. yard of Mr.-C.W.
bumgardn , I s house on S:R, 11�0. the exposed' tape of th� blast indicated no '
.; ground vibrations.:^, The sensitivity of the. instrument is believed to be approximtely
0.1, in/sec. particle velocity.
' Mrs. Bumgardner acknowledges that the blast monitored -was relatively smau. • ,
compared to .other blasts_ ,particularly the blast,of the day before (April 7, X977).
. t . Tp 'enable our office to -better evaluate, our. results; •�wauld you send this .office
a copy of th's results of the 'blast on. April 7, 1977 obtained by your Instrument',
which Brae adjacent to curs? . Would you"also- send a pertinent .date camcerning-the.
ti� _ _A. a A_�A-1 L '1 Aryrf' _La —L I,&-- �.....r.,..ri.ae,*a wl"i.AE dri •.rea er.twi� 1 nre►iorM f}:n :f1R �11 ASt .• .
ULaTiL Vf A li '41 "j y7f ( wtiJ-wa rue. aJuugycuuaaw...n,.. .,._..T?
of April 79 1977? x
} Your^ `cooperation 'in this 'metter mil be appreciated:
r Sincerely,
,VCU" Jd. v uvaari -
Mining Specialist
JDS/de
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RECEIVED
APR
DIV, OF EARTH RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION

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Specific Blast Location
Date
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Time�-�'� • 1r.Z.
Total 17xplos.r?_C2_lbs. Delaysilsed - _ .
No.'Holes��
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Diam.3.2 in.
7�D� Ibs. Max. Holes/Delay_
Depth !i Ft.
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Spacing � ft.
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Distance of Seismograph from Blast_------ Ft. Direction from Blast
ViBRATiON MEASUREMENTS
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tb. OF HOLES: S0
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Number of holes
Remarks and Blast Details
Tons per hole:
Total tons•
Pounds of explosive:
E losives/Tons:
Powder factor:
Pop Shots:
Electric Firing
Number Fired
Pounds Fxnlosi;ies Used..
Fuse
and Cap [cumber Fired Total
Pounds Explosives Used
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TYPE OF EXPLOSIVES USED
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Dynamite
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Mark
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Diagram of blast and delay pattern
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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
MINING DEPARTMENT
..Blasting Report
Date .7
Time ,of Day: A.M. f z_ ___P. M.
Weather at time of blast: Clear i/ Low Clouds High Clouds ;.
Raining; Direction of Wind
Location of blast in pit, including bench number and 16cation on bench:
TYPE OF BLAST
'Wall Sinking
Vertical 4 �.
No. Holes 2su�.',,
S loped
Depth Holes
Depth Sub -Drilling
Stemming �1
Spacing
Number Rows
Instantaneous Blast; Delay Blast t1--' ;
Number of Series in Blast ...__ Total Caps used WSJ .
ELECTRIC.FIRING:
Number holes primed with regular EB caps
Number holes primed with No. 1 (MS25) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 2 (MS50) C�k.s
Number holes primed with No. 3 (MS75). Caps
Number holes primed with No. 4 (MS100) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 5 (MS125) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 6 (MS150) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 7 (MS175) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 8 (MS200) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 9 (MS250) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 10 (MS300) Caps
Number holes primed with No. ll (MS350) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 12 (MS400) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 13 (MS450) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 14 (MS500) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 15 (MS550) Caps
(Over)
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Lithium Corporation 4/7/77
1 An investigation was made by James Simons, Sam Ravenelw and Steve Allred of
the complaint by Mrs. C.W. Bumgardner that blasting at the Lithium Corporation
Hallman-Beamon mine was causing damage to her house.
The investigation included monitoring a blast at the residerbeusang a VME
VR-C vibration measurement instrument rented from Law Engineering Testing Co. in
Z Charlotte. The details of the quarry blast are listed on the attached data sheet.
The poundage of explosives was verified by direct observation of the loading of nearly
all the blast holes by the Land Quality Section staff.
The instrument was tested at the LCA office before the blast. The enact time
of the blast was coordinated by CB radio. LCA monitored the blast also by placing
their instrument immediately adjacent to the Land Quality Section's.
Results: The time of the blast was 3:11 p.m.
No visible reading of, .the blast could ebe found on the indicator paper when
developed. pon calling -Mike Dungashaw"af "Law Engineering Testing Co., it was
AArnpri +.)lA+. +.ha aan.si+.ilk+.Sr of +.ha ina+.Almon+. is 9Tnrnvimn+.al Zr 0-1 in /aor _
Therefore, the vibration from the blast apparently .was less than'0:1 in/sec.
Mrs. Bumgardner acknowled ed that this particular blast was much less than
others and that the Pl:ast on 4 /77 was very strong.
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Remarks and Blast Details
Tons hole:
-per
Total tons:
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Pounds of explosive:
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r�powderfactor:
Pop'Shots:
Electric Firing
; Number Fired;
Pounds Explosives Used
Fuse and Cap Number Fired;
Total.
Pounds Explosives
Used
TYPE OF
EXPLOSIVES USED
Cartridge
Dynamite
Free
Running
ID
QUANTITY
ID
FERTILIZER
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Mark
Class
Size
Pounds
Brand Mark
Class
Pounds
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HD Pellite
Tovexiwr
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Prills�
4
Nitro•-Pel
G-Booster
Total
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Total
Diagram of
blast and delay pattern
- Circl.e�"rrouble"
holes and comment on nature
of trouble.,
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No. Holes otle Y,���(��4j/(j O lbs. Kind oC_c►�7�` /�,
Dram. m• V:0^ V.—�O lb C: Man. Doles/Delr �a r}' '�
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__..._. / . Blaster
Exact Location of Seismograph -�—�Q�___
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• Seis. Cassette No. _..�CQ_G� Witnesses
Gain ' OperatorO
Distance of Seis'mogroph'froni Blast ___.. ___ ft. Di'rection from•Blast
VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS /4��`
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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
.MINING DEPARTMENT
11 �� Blasting Report
Date
Time of Day:.' A.M. : j P..M.
Weather at time 'of ,blast- Clear; Low Clouds High Clouds
Raining Direction of Wind
Location -of blast in pit, including bench number and location on bench:
TYPE OF BLAST
wall Sinking
vertical
No.' Holes -z 7
S loped '
Depth Holes
bepth Sub -Drilling
Stemming I q Td 86
Spacing
Number Rows
ELECTRIC FIRING: Instantaneous Blast Delay Blast tf ;
Number of Series in Blast a ; `total Caps Used��.
Number holes primed with regular'EB caps
Number holes -primed with No. l (MS25) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 2 (MS50) Coos
Number holes primed with No. 3 (MS75) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 4 (MS100) Caps
Number holes primed with No. S (MS1.25) Caps
Number holes primed with No 6 (MS150) Caps
Number holes primed with'No. 7 (MS175) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 8 (MS200) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 9 (MS250) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 10 (MS300) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 11 (MS350) Caps
Number holes primed. with. No. 12 (MS400) Caps
.Number holes primed with No, 13 (MS450) Caps
Number holes primed with No. 1.4 (MS500) Caps
Number holes.primed with No� 15 (MS550).Caps
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'Lithium Corp.-` has • submitted blasting, .records for•.the' .dates in -19T5 arsd 1,976 .
indicated "on y; .'"notes -given to -me.' I have: iwt'. been 'able "to'' monitor a Oblast,
' d'itsg .danuai'Y<; because the , eeismograp�i belangiiig' to. Lithiaam Corp:' - was`ound by
Lnea.r Cvnsu�.Lant Ti bu, ma,l.zUnCti]An]S3g.' The impar,TimBrlrIioL ,LidT,v,ral' anQ =OnOmia r y.
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'BWsources. subsequently ie trying°to'make'larrar�enients'to`.Use• another appropriata.�
seismograph. However, T Hras ir�fnrmed 'today :by Mr. H. , . �Uhlaizd that::lfabor' .'
difficulties 'haver tempoi-ari4`- stopped all mining• actin :tiIea1•.for 'an. Andefi,nite' .
per3,od.' At .phis, tirrne, .it ie• not; kn6wri ,wrhen . asting it t resume. „Mr. ' Uhland
w 1].i inform me when blasting resumes and the Department will ' makes arrangea�erits Lto.,�.,
; •�inonitAr 'a ,blast. s ;1 :.. ' �.a' a��u 1 _ ` { , F r" .�� r •',
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z :,After reviewIndAhe' company's `blasting' -records for your dates in 1915
am i;y'rn,''i have found that the company?s records indicate''that ,their miner aiaece _ =
, fliave been within the-.guidel'ines ;suggestted- by rho 'U.9.''Bur-eau o ,M3ries 'ae: necessary_
to - prevent, damage to ad jadent, ;structures
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notify you- when' the Department ' can monitor 'a 'blast "Ai, your .Yiome f Y `
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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
A SUBSIDIARY OF GULF RESOURCES 8 CHEMICAL CORPORATION
449 NORTH COX ROAD, GASTONIA. NORTH CAROLINA 28052
PHONE: [phone] TELEX; 57.5263
January 14, 1977
Mr. Jim Simmons
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Division of Natural & Economic Resources
P.U. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Jim:
As I told you, we were sending off a blast tape on January
7, 1977 to have it read by Vibra-Tech. They have just
informed us that our seismograph is malfunctioning. Con-
sequently, our mine has had to ship it back to the factory.
Our mine personnel are trying, through Vibra-Tech, to locate
another machine which we can use until ours is returned.
Since+y/ Y.
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H.E."Uhland
Vice President
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LITHIUM CORPORATIO OF AMERICA
A SUBSIDIARY OF GULF RESOURCES & CH?-"iCAL CORPORATION
449 NORTH COX ROAD, GASTONIA. NORTH CAROLINA 28,152
PHONE: (70 ) B67.8371 TELEX. 57.5253
January 7, 1977
Mr. Jim Simmons
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Division of Natural
P.O. Box 27687
& Economic Resources
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Jim:
As you requested in our meeting of December 28,,1976, attached
you will find our blasting records of the dates listed by
miner �_ i 9175 nLd l O"7L nl cn cfnii ;.rti 11 fi nrl tha i�ir5 . nl1.:lL�at u11C.L uLlrlllg .I. 7 , .! aiau a. � r , . .....>..., .r .....
interpretation of these blast from readouts of these tapes by
Vibra-Tech, where they are available.
We will continue to monitor all blast with our seismograph
at various locations around our mine area until January 7, on
that day,.the tapes will be sent to Vibra-Tech for a readout.
T,-iis is expected to take about two weeks. As soon as we have
information that the equipment is functioning properly, 1 will
advise you so we can select an appropriate date for your
on -site observations.
Sincerely)_,
Cf
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Vice President
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Dear Mrs.:"Bu�ardtiere
After ' meeting with Mr. William J.: Allran, your husband',, 'and you. at r �� f =F; .•
tiyour House ' on ' December '2B, 1976 . Mr. • Sam R ,mol'r Jerry •Cook'.&Mi ,V met ' with r
Mr. 'H:E. Uhl:and Mr'.' Arthur S. CiiLles le Jr.'" and trio 'other "re esentatives
. of Littibim Corporation, of Amerioa, concern ing your'recent :blasting complalnt.% ,. x
,r Mr. Uhlii and''the other comparW representatives were .very, ;cooperative yy "a1.
and agreed '.to' submit- their':blasting records , for. the dates indicated by ynu;.'
'to have been obj6cti6nable and to monitor a" blast 'in 'our ; presence at .yrour
,house: '1 , :{
V.qhUl. ocntact you4, when 1 have 'reviewed the, blasting records. so that.
we' •can ;arrange to''mon.tar .a 'blast at'. your.'honse• f �' ; 4 �
< Mmere.i.,y, yours,".
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TO: W.J. Barkley
FROM: H.E. Uhland
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SUBJECT: Frank Hood Damages
Yesterday evening I met Frank Hood to examine and discuss
the damages to his soybean crop�from•washing from our waste
pile. The following was agreed with Mr. Hood.
Loss of beans which his contractor was unable to harvest due
to being buridd:`by gash amounted to about 50 bushels. The
beans are currently sold -at $4.25 per busshel. I agreed
that we. would issue Mr. Hood a check for $212.50%. gill you
please arrange for John Sost to issue this check and I will
deliver it to Mr. Hood.
The field where the damage occured has already been sown in
winter wheat,;however, Mr. Hood feels that the area of the
wash will not produce. Bruce Scism joined us in this dis-
cussion and it was agreed that Bruce would rip this area and
relevel it. Mr. Hood will then refertilixe, relime and re-
plant the affected area; estimated to be about two acres.
We -will-pay. the cost 6f_.the .material he uses. I hope this
settlement is agreeable to you.
H.E. Uhlan
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November 14, 1975
1Kx'. Arthur S. 0iiiespieg Jr.
-Lithium Corporation of America
P. 0. Box 795
Bessemer City# North Carolina 28Q16
Dear Mr. Qi]lespiee
On behalf of the Land Quality Section I wish to thank you for the
interesting and informative mine and plant tour given to members of our
staff w A .ha Qo41 vw 6&hv rft+4 i~a Q�VM: Fce o n isv' �eluiJvi 1�] iMe rf1
71 F. Please
thank Mr: W. J. Barkley for us also.
We were very pleased to see the recent renegetatione The recent
efforts have enhanced the appearance of the -mine and will reduce erosion.
Again, thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly YoUrsr
James D. Simone
Mining Specialist
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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
A SUBSIDIARY OF GULF RESOURCES & CHEMICAL CORPORATION
BESSEMER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 28016 - (704f 629-2282
Research Department
October 28, 1975
Mr. James D. Simons
Assistant State Mining Engineer
Division of Environmental Management
Box.27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Simons:
Please refer to your letter of March 10,-1975 relating to your inspection
of our Hallman -Beam Mine on March 4, 1975. Mr. W.J. Barkley, our Mine
and Mill Department Manager has indicated to me that the corrective measures
suggested by you have been carried out.
The first item was carried out as recommended. The second recommendation
was executed as per the second option, namely the waste dump of unconsoli-
dated.material was stabilized by revegetating the lower slopes of the dump.
Our expenditures in carrying this out included $2348 for preparation and
$3467 for hydroseeding.
Sincerely,
n n O��
Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.'
Pollution Control Administrator
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cc: W.J'. Barkley
N.E. Uhland

August 1;• 1975
Mr. Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Pollution Control Administrator
Lithium Corporation of America
Bessemer City,_North.'Carolina 28016
Dear Mr. Gillespie:
Reference - is made .to your letter of . July. +24', 1975, • addressed
to Mr:•:Craig McKenzie, Chief, Larid.Quality Section, requesting
irformaation pertaining to the disposal of certain salts in or
on the ground.
As you are likely.* aware;. the disposal -of waste by deep -well ,
" injection -is. prohibited by -North Carolina general statutes,:
Any other disposal techniques, --such as ponding, requires the
issuance of a permit through our,.Water-Quality Section: In
this connection, you should be advised that*the "Federal Safe
Drinking. -Water Apt of 1974"-defines lagoon as well .injections.
and when,regulati•ons-are'promulgated'pursuant to the provisions
of.this act; such disposal practices will'•require a Federal permit,
If you need further information, concer7iing. tit Q matter, pleaeo
let me 'know. Y. =
r Sincerely,
W. E. Knight _.
Assistant Director"
WEK/ j ld
cc: Craig McKenzie

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evi* d .&m4 Hai bar foubd� ko 'ha satisfAct6ty. A40orlsctian is tarehy i�car�tsad,
for the continued coarapiah of'Olesittto, thit,
to4 isil stori ass, :Pand�r�.�tuo �srit is 's 13,3 "+rr�lian cubic tent pond, .the
6er`6ad. is a. 1.4 s Lmri cubit; fq'e pnud; A#d tbia. co"tiuctiozi of a ��a►ara;. out
lto i. oahit Yuri paadj 'Ladd 's a p at tica. -*ppra rely 11AGal feat:
g of 24-�h avastiaw drain 'Ilia, 43id Ain over9].a4vzir $** to'tgplaur the :2 isllllon
' dubio' feat' pood"4it-h .th's coutft4iiaharp f tha trusted iffloont into an un-
jrj%utavy' to. LOU, Cr6,tk is t1ke Cats"a 'Kivu. Basin, '
`.Atha tatio'U- to Ouitroct ah"I'be a'sJec -to`•mam tiff unless they
Oiist"attr: tredt.mint Udilit"s ayro 000struc ted Ut fiecordmee with the 'cdaditiou
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giptadb�ot! 16, 1p7a, acid , the �luthorl�titiaxx. tia..�nattLM iatr ��b.. 6035; &aped ildtalbar 16i
oO as los" .io s copy of wk Bam 0,50 v ost of. V"twatar Treatmifilt Moths «,
This for te-to be co2plated sad-returdM to thU office vrtthi>i thirty.tidy days
' mf'tcz taut p0ject is ,core lord
one. (1) -4(0t 'of opprovsd Olaus 4k.ud specIfIcitione is being raturemd vo jrou«
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-lerndon Lanc�i CC]J')1,1g, Inc. �
INDUSTRIAL SEEDING, LAWN
MAINTENANCE, EXCAVATING
& N" ULING
P. C. BOX 214
PHONE [phone]
KINGS M0VNTA1N, N, C 2o;t 6
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO:
DATES Noveaber
�^ T-
Ls, 1974
nAri E:
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Lithii.r.n Corporation
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� P. 0. Box 795
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CITY.
CITY,
STATES
Bessemer City
STATE.
AACHITECTi
DATE OF PLANSs
North Carolina 28016
We hereby submit specifications and estimates for:
A. This, job will be done according to specifications prepared by Gaston County
Soil Conservationist and also with the 'extra seed, etc. discussed between tfir.
,._ a P r,n tiirh +_na understanding that the ground on these
Pete T.irans ails ;yy $'ct n.+
_a_reas'will be graded a,nd ready by Lit:nium Corporation Fn3 ready for us to prepare
seedbed if needed and sow grass as required.
B. Material -to be used per
acre
for fall seeding:
Serica - 50 Lbs.
Lime
(Bagged Lime) - 1 Ton
straw - s0 'Bales
Fescue -» 50 Lbs.
Fart.
10-10-10 - 1200 Lbs.
'-sp^aYt - •' .s Gallons
Rye Grain - 30 Lbs.
C. These prices will be
subject
to change if there is any
price increase A-n any of our
material,, etc. before
we receive contract and to begin"worl;
in ressonabl_e time li_m.it.
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aar.n �.�ma w❑ mn a in fn
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prices to be valid. i
D. Vihan less than I: acres there willbea $150.00 moving charge._ -
We hereby propose to furnish labor and moterials — complete in occoreo%r witF. the above cpecifiealions, for the sum of;
Six hundred ten and no/100----- _-per acre dallarx 1$ 61o.0 U-_,afire )Pith payment to be made as followsr
Ten da:,rs from invoic
All -material Is puaronleed to be as ipscif-ad. Ali'work to be compered in a workmanlikt mcr,na: occordinp to standard practices. Any
atterotion or deviation from above speclf.al;ons inrolvinq extra costs, will be executed only upon writler orders, and will become an extra chorye
aver and above the estimate. All ap,temcnis continpenl upon OrAes, accidents or doltys beyond our control. Ownar io carry fire, larnoda and
other necessary Insurance. Our workers are fully covered by Workmen's Camptrsation Insurance.
Authorised Signa
�NOTC This proposal may be withdrawn by us if .no- accepted wSthln day►• ]
Atre�2ut:Tre ni �rn{snsal
The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepied. You are.-cu1horized to do the
work as specified, Payment will be mode as outknod obove,
C e P Signature-
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OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
September 261 1973
Mr. H. 6, Uhland, Vice -President
Lithium Corporation of America, Inc.
P, Q. Box 795
Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016
SUBJECTS Permit No. 2961
Lithium Corporation of America, Inc.
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Uhlands
In accordance with your application received August 14, 19730 we
are forewerdi,ng herewith Permit No. 29611, dated Septamber 26, 1973, to
the Lithium Corporation of +America, Ina.r for the operation of the two (2)
existing tailings storage ponds and the expansion of the upper 20 acre pond
by raising the present dam an average of seven and one*half (71/2) feet
to increase the torage capacity from seven (1) million cubic feet to thirteen
and one-half (131/2) million cubic feet. The lower pond (20.6 million
gallons) receives the flow from the upper pond with the clarified wastewater
being reused as process water, and discharge from the lower pond occurs
rh, Ainn rah n fel srsfnnff. intA nn un amad tribu'�aw to Long Creek in the
.wkrra.� rwr.•wwr• w..••�w w .��..�� — w
Catawba River Basin*
This perrmi,t.shell be effective from the date of its issuance until
July 1, 1977, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as
specified therein.
This permit voids Permit No. 1964 dated December 219 19709 and Permit
No. 1919 dated November 279 1968.
Also, enclosed is'a copy of WPC Foxm.#50 "Cost of Wastewater Treatment
Works." This form is to be completed and returned to this office within
thirty (30) days after the project 6'eojmplated.
One (1) set of approved pins ;;,a.d specifications is being forwarded
to you.
Sincerely -yours,
Enclosures `. bard
CCs Mrs J. Craig MoKenrie `, Assistant Director
Gaston County health Department
Mr. L. P. Benton, Jr.
Mr. J. C. Murdock, III
Mr. V. 0. Harris, Jr,
technical Services

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h DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL FAND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
Raleigh , North Carolina
PERMIT
For the Discharge of Sewage, industrial Wastea, or Otl:`r W, Astes
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina
as amended; and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
L,, W CarPOration Of 'llli'1WiCav Into
Gaston cowty
Vexation of the two 0) exists tl3nge star4ge ponds and the expansion
of the up 20 ='vpwW :by rAilm.'. i, pte t dam an MMrage of seven
OOnd **one 3. toic ,y �y "ate, "$, Ofi
Ity bat seven (1)9�aollinoei feet,
f1dw frim 'ice upper
pMd nth ` wW 'euto 4 e s .as p ei ee % s and
d e s hoa k.- +! , a d + fall �ff into an Unnamed
in accordance with the application receiv:ed`. ___ _ � t,_PC r____, 18-7 , and in conformity with
the plans, specifications, and other supporting data, aA of which are filed with the Office of
Water and Air Resources and are ,considered a part of this Permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date Rof its issuance until -------- and
shall be subject to the following specif eu con-diti0: s and liThitations:
FAlh
This q t *ll woome void unless t kojecilities _ m conaftuoted In
s Spot 46 6 hei 0 Ing
data and are o i0Uate,plated = W .0pii6ti64 an or WOO
or as this clue may W si1d s
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2« This ps it is at tive'ahly with respect to the nattme and Value of
wastes described in the applitation and OWV supporting dates
3« The wastewater t atment facUitles shall be properly operated in duich t : t:
comer as to effoat avaoll redact s�JA pollen substantially in keip'hg41 -,
wit~0. 0-vas4n.enteat. t in the appli+oat.and ��so to p�oa efflus0t 1�,
such * ally as to protect the' rece-iving,' We tr �
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'} ithli6.CpipordtL66 of AMeritas Into
"1" 6 1110
ridies are not used in thd-processings the one (1) We Calcium
f -pand'imay,ba removed as a putt of the treatment procace.
5 PS schan '01t occur,ft-ce, the lave ado During periods
t- War etasge PC
Goikilea, iklings are removed frCM
,
.6" r pond will be allowed to maintain
required *dt6;t-
qu
0— o t' -- t I i 6 f �; I I I t it-, ii a 44 *hich-m6y,possibly cause
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k" 1, �,iiitirssl the, MPGny Ahel-1 immediately
not i ty", "th, Is'- , ofnQW*'.-- and Ahej j-'-, %bite "i such; Immediate gorrectIve'actlon as
.-6400014IY4 op BI the teiidnq stream* shall
A 'WA- 'A U4�1* Oki% .4% '41""
FA V.
Qr*S 00'C'oqq0
1W."U AD
:,of --fiv (St -as per the- design for
tkilides, shall be-,submittod to the
Oi ant. 9:.9p*r6W4ie,4Uth6-,-
Carol's
bt i Aro U6, -800d -ot-W rc
' " a ' kndL'j'jt�jtj9S0U 86'at regular Intervals
.' "Y'� equ a "aiwi'7AS' 'ba;r: tho Board or Its administrative
Z IN
it
W It dMffl
d;
j mon c pirl'' to the -eXpIratiop Hof this permits
'ft and e ra sato the Word will
i thdroin-11 and If Indicatedp will
V,
t6r jUtfi
under -such conditions and limitations
a vaj,3
dt't
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ith, ToWires, thatl the
Pertnit'i6iueod,L"ihis'(iie-"-'6;Q ditY,0 --------- 9
t EkA47--Hubbarda, tan- - Director
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Permit No:Office of Water -:a4id Air Resources
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Basl damagexi,,&,,i
suiT is floeu
A Bessemer City couple has
With negligence in setting off
filed suit charging that
the explosives too close to the
explosions set off too close to
house and "of a greater,
their home have severely
severity, magnitude, and
,
damaged its structure. They
Velocity" than reasonable.
also charge their insurance
In the same suit, the couple
comp my lifts failed to pay for
:allege thfit the Integon General
the to'".
Tnsuranc o Corp. has insured
Mr. and Mrs. Charles
their hoop: against. losses by
Bumgardner, Bessemer City
explosions -since April I!XR;. The
• Superior'.
fi-G, have file' siiai ha ouNr<<��t
I,. alleges that dam�nn to
coupes r....F.... o�
Court charging that the Gulf
the house resulting from the
Resources and Chemical Corp.,
explosions exceeded W,000.
while excflviating land odor the
They cluargu the insunuice
BLUngardner's home, set off a
c o ni p a rt y ha d (it, n i e d
series of. explosives text close. to
responsibility for the loss and
the house . which, produced
rciused to pay any part of the +.
','violent concussions,
Bumgardner'sclaim.
'41 vibritt.ions and shock waves':
The suit .seeks" $42,000 in
which caused "great damngo"
compensatory damages from
to the tittuse and its'striwture,
both comprtnics. The suit
rendering them "unsafe" and
further seeks to restrain Gulf
t
"permanently destroyed or
Resources from setting off any
weakened,"
further explosions which would
i The suitt^ charges the company.
their property.
• 'damage
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November 19, 1972
Mr, Charles W. Busbu dner
Route 2#.Box 760
Beseemer City# North Carolina 2$M6
Dear Mr. Bumgiudnera
Thank you for ywr letter of November 89 1972e requesting assistance
In determining- the cue of cracks In yaur hound
Our Department does not have a seismograph for measuring Vibrations
from blasting. It is doubtful that we will obtain one in the near
iuturo'because of the high cost Involved*
I gill _be happy to corm and di,scues this problem with you. - Beaaulae
of my schedule it wig.]. be after Thanksgiving before I can come there..
I erM call you after Thwftgiving •to arrange a meeting.
Sincerelyp
TN-0 4bMn4A
Stage Mining Phgineenr'
Mining Division
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' September' 11 1972
Mr. Richard Kidd
RFD 2
Bessemer City) North Carolina .,
Dear Mr. Kidds
'In response to uV visit with you on August 28g I;have made a repot ,
an the situation as I had promisedr and also discussed it at length with
Craig MoKensier the State Mining Engineer.
Discussions with the people at Lithium Cwporatircm'reveal that they
are fully aware of the problems and that action Is -being taken to correct
them. Dn particuiar# they are taking actica s to reduce the ammmt of
dust created in their operations..
We will visit this mining operation periodically and will contact
you when we come there.
Sincerely.,
Pete H.,Evans' ;
Assistant
MinW Division
PHEIV91
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September 111,102
• a,
mr, R. C. Young
Route l ! ,
Bessemer City, North Carolina.
Dear Mr. Yrnmg:
In responss to uW visit with you on August 28; I have made a report
an the situation as I had promised, and also discuseed it at length with
Craig McKenzie, the State Mining Engineer.
Discussions with the people at Lithium Corporation reveal -,that they
are fully aware of the problems and that action 3a being taken -to correct
them. 3'ri parbiczular, they are taking actions to rdduGce the amount of
dust created in their'operati.ane.
We win visit this. mining operation periodically and will contact.
you when we come there.
Sincerely,
Pete N. Fran
Assistant
Mining Division
P IVE!

Juno 28, 1972
Nir, H. E. Uklmd ,
Lich = Corporation of America.
P. 0. Box 795
Besee= City, North Carolina
Dear iAAr, Wands
gaxr application for a mdning permit for the follmr3ng mine
Ixas been found to meet the requirements of G.Z. 74.5it
Hallm r-Peam — Gastbn County
Tow,applicatilaftt including the, reciamation p1m, is hereby approved �y
the Department.
�. I am enclosing a s'orm for your uee in securing a Surety Hand in
the aw t of tivnty►-fivb thousand ($259CO0.00) dollars, as requirod by
G. S. 74-54. Pleasd return the completed Band as e:ceau'ced by yaw
Upon receipt of 'the, Mnd your Mining Permit wili be issued.
l
J. Craig HoKowie
State Hining Engine
Mining Div33sion
JCMav�
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INDUSTRIAL DIVISION
®NALCO CHEMICAL
180 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE o
May 11 1Q79
COMPANY
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS E0801 o AREA 312-782-2035
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Mr. Gerald Blanton
Vice President, Mining Operations
Lithium Cor?oration of America
Bessemer City, North Carolina
Subject: Dannaged Well Casing,
C. W. Burlgardner HouSelroid,
Bessemer City, North Carolina
• Dear Mr. Blanton:
After visiting the subject well with Mr. Lindeke and performing
t..: ;:atcr analysis, .ue fc_ ,.hat the following
ation will 3e of value to you.
It is our opinion that the well casing at the subject household
is damaged beyond repair. This damage is most likely the result
of severe corrosion on galvanized piping over a fifteen -year
period. It is most likely that subsoil is flowing into the well
casing through openings where the casing has been completely
corroded away. Further evidence of this viewpoint is the fact
that no zing, was present in the water sample, which would be
typical whe:=e the zinc galvanized coating has long since been
lost to corrosion. Also, a stability index of 11.6 on the
Risner Scale would indicate a corrosion rate in excess of 50
Mils Per Year. There is a possibility that underground tremors
caused by distant blasting operations could hasten contamination
of the well by breaking or cracking of a severely corroded
section of the old well casing..
Since an opening in the well casing would tend to errode away
the soil surrounding the casing at that point and cause seepage
below the water level around the casing, we would not recommend
any attempt to repair the well by re -drilling it at the present
site.
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ADDRESS REPLY TO: P. O. BOX 2939e Q ATLANTA. GEORGIA 30329 o AREA 404-633-2317
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NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY
Lithium Corporation of America
Bessemer City, North Carolina
Page 2
We hope this information will be of assistance to you, and we
thank you again for the opportunity of serving as your water
treatment consultants.
Sincerely yours,
NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY
ke:sE. Gill •
District Representative
JEG/pc
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Illiam, yiiau Aa, Yiiuii�: Re!At,viia Managet
Mr. Arthur Gillespie, Pollution Control Director
Mr. Houston Wolfe, Superintendent of Mining Operations

P4'
NALCO
LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA 5/l/72
BESSEMER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA
SUBJECT: TURBID WATER SAMPLE
C. W. BUMGARDNER, BESSEMER CITY,'N.C.
WATER ANALYSIS (ppm)
Turbidity (J.T.U.)
Total Hardness
Calcium Hardness
Magnesium Hardness
"M" Alkalinity
Sodium Chloride
Iron (Fe)
Manganese
zinc
Specific: Conductance
Dissolved Solids
QoF
pH
Stability index
Well Data
450 ppm Clay Colloids
40 "
32 "
32 "
.1.5 "
3.40 ppm
0 ppm
0 "
65 umhos
41 ppm
620F
6.0
11.5 Extremely Corresiv; Wate
age: alzil3i do yrs.) runcneu well a Iwappeu
Depth: 102 feet
Casing: 6" diameter Galvanized Black Iron
Head. 62 feet
Strata; Subsoil to 30 feet; bedrock 30 feet to 98 fnet
Pump:-- Submersible _ ___-.---__--- - ---- -- -_--
Supply Line: 1" Galvanized
Estimated
Replacement Cost: $450.00 @ $4.50/ft.
Original Contractor: S. F. Dysert Well Drilling Company
Concrete Casing: 20 20' depth
James E. Gill
District Representative
Nalco Chemical Company
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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
A SUBSIDIARY OF GULF RESOURCES 6 CHEMICAL CORPORATION
BESSEMER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 26016 • (roay 629-2282
Research Department
April 21, 1972
Mr. John Craig McKenzie
State Mining Engineer
Office of Earth Resources
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Raleigh, North Carolina
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
This is in response to your request for information concerning complaints of:
Mr. Richard M. Kidd
P. 0. Box 456
Bessemer City, N. C. 28016
As you know, Lithium Corporation of America is engaged in mining operations at
a site near Tryon School about five miles north of Bessemer City. Mr. Kidd lives
less than a mile from this mine. Mining of.course is essential to our production
and indeed, the two mines operated in this general area of North Carolina supply
most of the free world lithium. We are much concerned for the interests of
citizens living in our neighborhood. There is no doubt that many nearby residents
are aware of blasting at the Lithium Corporation mine, but we have had few actual
complaints that were directed to our overall blasting and mining operations.
My own contacts with Mr. Kidd go back almost a year. In June of last year, I talked
twice with him by telephone about his claimed annoyance by our blasting. He claims
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that Mr. Blanton, our Mine Department Manager, had in response to earlier
complaints from him, reduced blasting levels to a bare minimum consistent with
production requirements. I volunteered to go out and talk with Kidd and observe
effects during a subsequent blast. He refused and then stated that he wanted
only to discuss the possible sale of his property to the company. He threatened
then to sue if we would not buy him out.
Later last year the company appointed a Public Relations Director, Mr. W. A. Lindeke,
who among other duties handles neighborhood complaints.
On December 8, 1971, Mr. Kidd contacted Mr. Lindeke and complained about what he
considered a severe blast the night before. The company then contracted with
Vibra-Tech Engineers, a blast monitoring specialty company, to monitor as a third
party our heavier blasts. The following week one of our la.rger blasts was monitored
near the Kidd home. The shock was found to be only 1/10 of that permitted by laws
in those states where such restrictions exist and 1/10 the upper limit suggested
by the U. S. Bureau of dines. It is interesting to note that one suggestion
made by Vibra Tech Engineers, after monitoring many of our blasts, was that we

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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Mr. John Craig McKenzie -2- April 21, 1972
perhaps could reduce neighborhood complaints by, goi.ng to larger, and less frequent,
blasts to fulfill our production needs.
Our Public Relations Director has been in contact with Mr. Kidd by telephone
or personal visit a number of times during the first quarter of 1972. These
include contacts on January 15, March 7. and March 11. Mr. Kidd's complaints
in addition to that of blasting noise are:
(1) He claims the blasting frightened a bloody mare and caused her to stomp
her newborn colt to death.
(2) He claims a mare died as a result of our blasting.
(3)'He objects to the mine being there and causing any change in the
immarlia+o lanrlcrnno
(4) He refuses to accept as valid the results of.the seismographic
monitoring. Actually, Mr. Kidd has not suggested that his house
has been physically damaged.
Mr. Kidd has not presented to us any substantiating evidence that we did indeed
cause death to his animals or physical damage to his property. To purchase his
property or otherwise pay him off without such evidence would, of course, open
the door to a multitude of "takers". We cannot do this.
We have pointed out to him that the North Carolina mining Act of 1971 recognizes
mining as a useful and necessary industry and one that necessarily will cause some
change to the environment. We are in full support of the spirit of that law and its
requirements that reasonable measures be taken to minimize environmental change. We
have spent great sums of money to control water and air pollution at our mining
site and we will spend large sums in the future to reclaim the mined out land to
usefulness. We are using recommended practices for delaying multiple blasts to
minimize shock and we are presently monitoring our larger blasts.
Please be assured that we stand ready to work reasonably with Mr. Kidd or any of
our neighbors regarding substantiated and valid claims.
ASG,Jr.: tw
Sincerely yours,
LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA
040tt, x ,�,,.
Arthur S. Gillespie, Jr.
Pollution Control Director
cc: Dr. R. 0. Bach
Mr. G. C. Blanton
Mr. W. A. Lindeke

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Box 795
Bessemer City, North CE:.rolina
fr rt December 9, 1971
,1;{=.. :r VIBRATION STUDY: Primary Blasting Operations
at the LCA Pline, Bessemer City, North Carolina
November 30-December 2, 1971
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A CGPY NUMBER 2 OF 4
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Blasting Operations at the LCA Mine,
Bessemer City, North Carolina
November 30-December 2, 1971
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to measure the vibra-
tions produced by blasting operations of Lithium Corporation
of America, Inc., at their LCA, Lithium Mine, in order to
determines the possible effects of these vibrations on struc-
tures in the vicinity of the prof>ct.
PROCEDURE
Four (4) blasts were detonated during the period
November 30-December 2, 1971. The blasts were located at
various elevations and faces throughout the mine area.
„_..tine-} data on the loading and firing of the shots are
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tabulat-d In the Appendix To to — report. The blasts rici-a
loaded and fired under the supervision.of Mr. George Bushy -
head with the assistance of Mr. Virgil Franks.
The vibrations from the blasts were recorded with a
Vibra-Log -Mark I, a three -component portable seismograph.
The instrument was set up at selected -locations surrounding
the mine operation area. Specific recording sites are in-
cluded in the tabulation mentioned above.
Recording procedures were conducted by Mr. Charles
N. Trettel. Witnesses to the recording operations at
various tames were: Mrs. C. W. Baumgardner and Messrs.
W. A. Lindeke and A. S. Gillispie, Lithium Corporation of
;America.
THE SEISMOGRAPH
The Vibra-Log Mark I measures particle velocity
(rate of ground movement) in three mutually perpendicular
directions. The film recording contains three traces rep-
resenting horizontal notion along the line between the blast
and the seismograph (longitudinal), horizontal motion at
right angles to the above (transverse), and vertical motion.
All movement is repsolved, into these three ccmpcnente, with
the deviations of they traces from straight lines being

proportional to the rate ofground movement produced by
vibrations passing the recording location.
gat_ _ v__t� T Aft— .nrn.+in A} ATV ore of four
:Lne riara L can ago vj,aL �.. e_ a --
magnifications, ranging from 20 in,.hes of trace movement
per inch per second ground -movement- to 0.2 inch of trace
movement per inch per second ground movement. An auto-
matic calibration pulse appears on each record which identi-
fies the magnification range employed.
In the present study, the seismographic records were
obtained frith a gain setting of 1.0. The seismograms are
enclosed at the end of this report.
Y'he Hark 1 was designed.in response to seismological
research which has established tha: damage from blasting
vibrations is directly related to rate of ground movement
(particle velocity) rather than to amount of movement (dis-
placement) or to ground acceleration. Seismological
authorities have recommended, therefore, that blasting
vibration studies be conducted with seismographs which re-
cord particle velocity directly.
RESULTS
Vibration damage criteria are expressed in terms of
the maximum particle velocity recorded on any single component
of motion (longitudinal, vertical or transverse). The maximum
partile'le' -^� ed .,..,,.a,,,•p� t,y the vibrations from the blasts
of November 30-December 2, 1971, are included in the tabulation
in the Aprendix.
DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
Seismological research during the past forty years
by the U. S. Bureau of Mines, foreign investigative groups,
UA
and individual seismologists has es►abli.S►ate..=. �. �,....
the occurence of damage to certain levels of'ground motion.
As a result, a particle velocity of 2.0 inches per second has
been widely adopted as the maximum level recommended for
locations at or in the vicinity of buildings. This limit ap-
plies to any one component of motion on a seismogram which
is recorded in three mutually perpendicular directions.
To put this limit in proper perspective, it should
be noted that explosives users are usually concerned with
damage to plastered walls and ceilings within homes or
buildings of similar construction. In such buildings, damage
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seldom occurs with partialG Velocities Inwer than 3.0 inches
per second. Minor damage (the extension of existing cracks
or the formation of new cracks in plaster and masonry) is,
in fact, usually associated with velocities in the range of
5.0 inches per second. 'Major damnige (the twisting of beams
and joists and the occurrence of actual structural failure)
generally is associated with velocities on the order of 7.5
inches per second.
The maximum velocity recorded in this survey was
.08 inch per second. This measurement represents four per..
cent (4%) of the recommended limit: of 2.0 inches per second.
Motion of the magnitude recorded on December 2, 1971, is In-
capable of causing structural dMA-Wage-► and it is certain that
buildings at or farther from the.recording locations were not
subjected.to damaging vibrations during theentire period
covered in this study.
Subsequent to the results of this study and -the
ground. -transmission factions produced by the monitored blasts,
the following recommendations are submitted as a guideline
to future blasting activities at the LCA Mine..
Maxi..uam Lbs . Delay
Distance to Nearest
Public Stru^ture
* 8,600
1,000
Peet
10,300
1, 200
feet
12100
1,400
feet
13,,800
1,600
feet
t '^^
1,800
feet
17,1200
2,000
feet
* not exceed
In spite of the above conclusions, complaints or
even claims of damage are not unusual under such circum-.
stances. Experience indicates that such complaints or '
claims are usually due to one or a combination of the follow-
ing.
1. The ground motion is pert-eptible, and to most persons
this is an indication that building damage is possible
^r probable, Actually,.the human body senses very
small vibration levels, velocities as low as .03 or .0T
inch per second. As a result, there is a wide range of -
motion in which the vibrations can be felt or even seem
severe and yet be totally incapable.of causing any dam-
age whatever to buildings.
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2. The ground vibrations can also be heard. The noise from
this source can contribute to complaints, especially
since! the noise is heard at the same instant as the gr•3und
motion is felt. The combination of these two phenomena
servers to make the blast effects seem more severe than
they actually are.
3. The Architects Small douse Service Bureau of the U. S.
has listed forty reasons for the existence of cracks in
walls and ceilings and the presence of other defects in
buildings. At least some of these contributing conditions
can be found in any structure. In most instances, how-
ever, the building owner or occupant is unaware of the
existence of most defects until an unusual event prompts
an inspection of the premises. Such events are explo--
sions, bad storms, nearby blasting operations; sonic boom,
etc. As a result of the inspection, the "nevi damage'
is then attributed to the unusual activity rather than.
to the true causes, settlement, expansion or contraction
of beams and joists with seasonal variations in moisture
content, or other natural phenomena.
If. as seems likely, noise and concussion constitute
the bac_s for complaints on the blasts at the LCA Mine, ase
of the following information may prove helpful.
Favorable_ Times and Conditions for Blasting
1. From midmorning to midafternoon, except during mealtime.
29 clear to partly cloudy skies with fleecy clouds and rela-
tively p daytim- temperatures.
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3. Cloudy days with rapidly changing winds, perhaps accompanied
by brief showers.
Unfavorable Times and Conditions for Blasting
1. Early morning, late afternoon or early evening, and at
mealtimes.
2. Foggy, hazy, or smoky days when the air is relatively still.
3. Clear to somewhat hazy days with constant temperatures and
possibly 'Light'. Mind -se
The loading of the blasts. at this mine probably also
contribute to the intensity of the noise acid concussion pro-
da,c.sa. we rote that four (4) feet of ste=ing material was
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carried at the tope of the blast holes while the hole spacings
were six (6) by six (6) feet. When the amount of stemming is
significantly less than the hole spacings, the risk of ab-
normal noise and concussion is increased substantially. In
order to minimize the latter, therefore, an increase in the
amount of stemming to at least six or seven feet would be mDat:
helpful.
We should reiterate at this point'that the ground
vibrations from blasting UF,eratiion:.- at the LCA Mine are not
causing damage. It would appear, however, that some changes
in blasting procedures and judicious selection of firing
times might be helpful.
In summary, the vibrations recorded from blasts
detonated during the period November 30-December 2, 1971, in
the vicinity of the LCA Hine were well within safe limits and
do not constitute a hazard to structures in the area.
Respectfully submitted,
VIBRA-TECH ASSOCIA1rFZ,_j.
Charles W. Trettel
Vice President
Antho y J. Petro, P.E.
Vice President
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A P P E N D I X
IA. Tabulation of blast data
2A. Tabulation of blast results
3A. Seismographic Records

Blast No.
1
2
3
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Date
11/30/71
11/30/71
12/1/71
12/
Time
3:37 p.m.
6:07 p.m.
3:34 p.m.
3:16 p.m.
Blast Location
E--7100
E--6930
E_-6750
E--674o
N-11550
N-12000
N-12300
N-12200
E1.-860
E1.-840
El.-870
E1.-900
S.W. Face
East Face
East Face
West Face
No. Holes
126
7.
18
83
Hole Diameter (in.)
3
3
30
Depth (ft.)
2
24
30
24
Spacing (ft.)
6x6
5x5
6x6
6x6
Total Explosives (lbs.) 6020
490
1144
3950
60% Gel
3720
384
2500
Aquaflo
50
450
510
950
Pellite (NCN)
2250
250
PP 75%
40
500
Rocknas ter Delays
1-9
1-2
' 1-6
1-5
Max. Holes/Delay
20
4
6
28
Max. Lbs./Delay
1020-
36o
360
1400
.Stemming (ft.)
4
4
4
6
Recording Location
On ground at
On ground, 10 2't.
On kitchen floor, C.
On ground along Hiahw
rt. rear corner
from Mine Office
es
W. Baumgardner Res",
274 at driveway of Mrs;
Concord Church
Entrance Door
L.H. #2
Ola Eaker, Cherryville
L.R. 1442
Bessemer City
Rd.
App_ Dist. from blast (ft.) 1450
1300
12300
1540
Witness
Wm. A. Lindeke
Mrs. Baumgardner
. Wm. A. Lindeke

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Blast No. 1 2
Maximum Particle Velocity
Transverse I (in./sec.) .05 .02 '
Vertical (in./sec.) .05 .01
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Longitudinal .06 .02
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# Maximum recorded particle velocity of study.
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No movement .08*
03 �0}5
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BLAST d 1; 11/30/71; 4 3:37 P. N. RECORDED: On ground, at rt. rear
corner of.Concord Church, Rt # 1442.
LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC., LCA MINE, BESSEMER CITY, N.C.
BLAST # 2; 11/30/71 @ 6:01 P.M. RECORDED: On ground, loft, from
—ric office door.
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BLAST #"3; 12/l/71; 0 3:34 P.M., RECORDED: On kitchen floor, C.W. Baumgardner
res., Rt 2, Bessemer City, N.C.
LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC., LCA MINE, BESSEMER CITY, N.C.
BLAST # 4; 12/2/71; ® 3:16 P.M., RECORDED: On ground, along HiKhway 274,
at driveway of Mrs. Ola Faker, Cherryville Rd.
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Average Stemming to, Top Charge ..... Type and Delay Nos. Used ... 1'5..m ...... I.... ----- —
Decking Information (if any) .. . ... ..... . ..
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Total Weight of Explosives+t bs. Average Explosives Load Per Ho _2.5� .. ..... Lbs.
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Temperature.........................
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