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COLORADO STATE PUBLICATIONS LIBRARY
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COLORADO BUREAU OF MINE!
State Services Building
1525 Sherman Sfreefr
Denver, Colorado 80203
A Division of fhe Department of Natural Resources
Annual ReportFor the Year
1963
C. A. FRANZ, JR.
Deputy Commissioner of Mines
Publication Approved by E. C. Spurlin, State Controller
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES
State Services Building
1525 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
A Division of the Department of Natural Resources
Annual ReportFor the Year
1963
C. A. FRANZ, JR.
Deputy Commissioner of Mines
Publication Approved by E. C. Spurlin, State Controller
Printed by Publishers Press of Denver
Table of Contents
Page
Letter of Transmittal..... 3
Personnel 4
Commissioners of Mines 5
Districts of Inspection 6
Publications of the Bureau of Mines 8
Foreword 11
Minerals in 1963 13
Summary of Production 15
County Activity and Production 16
Safety Awards 41
Injuries 43
Summary of Injuries 44
Fatal Injuries 44
Lost-Time Injury Statistics 46
Men Employed 48
First Aid Training 49
Mineral Specimen Collections 49
Inspections 50
Inf(jrmation Reports 51
Radon Daughter Control Program 52
Dust and Gas Control Program 54
List of Mineral Operations 55
Li.st of Higliway Projects 80
List of Oil and Cias Drilling and Producing Companies 82
Letter of Transmittal
May 1, 1964
Honorable John A. Love
Governor of Colorado
State Capitol
Denver
Dear Governor Love:
In compliance with the requirements of Chapter 92, Article
32, Section 11, of the Colorado Revised Statutes 1953, 1 have the
honor to transmit herewith the Report of the State Bureau of
Mines for the year 1963.
Respectfully submitted,
G. A. Franz, Jr.
Deputy Commissioner of Mines
Personnel
G. A. Franz, Jr., Deputy Commissioner Lakewood
David R. Cole, Senior Inspector Grand Junction
Norman R. Blake, Inspector, District No. 1 Black Hawk
Joseph L. Keating, Inspector, District No. 2 Colorado Springs
John W. Doyle, Inspector, District No. 3 Leadville
Elzie D. Ray, Inspector, District No. 4 Montrose
John H. Pakka, Dust and Gas Inspector Telluride
Thomas D. High, Uranium Mine Inspector Palisade
William E. Horn, Uranium Mine Inspector Naturita
Calvin T. Warnica, Uranium Mine Inspector Nucla
Margaret G. Lawrence, Office Manager Denver
Thelma L. MacManus, Senior Account Clerk Denver
Catherine C. Clark, Senior Statistical Clerk Littleton
Fern F. Colburn, Receptionist Denver
GwEN J. Brito, Clerk Typist Delta
Commissioners of Mines
Harry A. Lee May 11, 1895-May 10, 1903
E. L. White May 10, 1903-May 10, 1907
T. J. Dalzell May 10, 1907-May 10, 1911
T. R. Henahen May 10, 1911-May 10, 1915
Fred Carroll May 10, 1915-May 10, 1919
Horace F. Lunt June 1, 1919-June 1, 1923
John T. Joyce June 1, 1923-June 12, 1939
Edward P. Arthur June 12, 1939-August 26, 1943
Fred Jones September 27, 1943-April 25, 1950
Walter E. Scott, Jr May 3, 1950-May 31, 1959
Directors of Natural Resources
Dr. Edward L. Clark October 15, 1959-March 7, 1962
Felix L. Sparks August 2, 1962-June 30, 1963
Coordinator of Natural Resources
Richard T. Eckles August 15, 1963
Deputy Commissioner of Mines
G. A. Franz, Jr June 1, 1959
Districts of Inspection
DISTRICT NO. 1, all of the following counties: Adams, Arapa-hoe, Boulder, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas,Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Jefferson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan,Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, Yuma, and that partof Park County lying north of Fairplay.
DISTRICT NO. 2, all of the following counties: Alamosa, Baca,Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Elbert, El Paso,Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Las Animas, Lin-coln, Otero, Prowers, Pueblo, Teller, and that part of
Park County lying south of Fairplay.
DISTRICT No. 3, all of the following counties: Chaffee, Eagle,Garfield, Lake, Mineral, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, RioGrande, Routt, Summit, and that part of Gunnison Countyin the extreme northwest corner and lying north of the39th degree of latitude, and that part of Saguache Countylying south and east of the Continental Divide.
DISTRICT NO. 4, all of the following counties: Archuleta,Delta, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mesa, Montezuma,Montrose, Ouray, San Juan, San Miguel, and GunnisonCounty, except the extreme northwest corner lying northof the 39th degree of latitude, and that part of SaguacheCounty lying north and west of the Continental Divide.
8 ANNUAL REPORT
Publications of the Bureau of Mines
BULLETINS
Bulletin No. 1, Recommendations for Safety Appliance in
Mining, Harry A. Lee, Commissioner of Mines, 1896.
Bulletin No. 2, Precious Metal Production for the Year 1898,
Harry A. Lee, Commissioner of Mines, 1899.
Bulletin No. 3, Mining Laws, Relative to Bureau of MinesPrecious Metal Production, Harry A. Lee, Commissioner of
Mines, 1899.
Bulletin No. 4, Precious Metal Production, Harry A. Lee, Com-missioner of Mines, 1901.
Bulletin No. 5, Precious Metal Production, Harry A. Lee, Com-missioner of Mines, 1902.
Bulletin No. 6, Regulations Relative to the Construction, Equip-ment and Operation of Metalliferous Mines, Mills andMetallurgical Plants, Recommendations and Mineral Pro-duction for 1905, E. L. White, Commissioner of Mines, 1906.
Bulletin No. 7, Federal and State Laws Relating to Mining,Fred Carroll, Commissioner of Mines, 1916.
Supplement to Bulletin No. 7, Mining Laws Enacted by theTwenty-First General Assembly, Fred Carroll, Commis-sioner of Mines, 1917.
Supplement No. 2 to Bulletin No. 7, Amendments to the MiningLaws Enacted by the Twenty-Second General Assembly,Horace F. Lunt, Commissioner of Mines, 1919.
Supplement No. 3 to Bulletin No. 7, Amendments to LawsRelating to Mining Enacted by the Twenty-Third GeneralAssembly, Horace F. Lunt, Commissioner of Mines, 1921.
Supplement No. 4 to Bulletin No. 7, Amendments to LawsRelating to Mining Enacted by the Twenty-Fourth GeneralAssembly, Horace F. Lunt, Commissioner of Mines, 1923.
Bulletin No. 8, The Oil Shales of Northwestern Colorado,Horace F. Lunt, Commissioner of Mines, 1919.
Bulletin No. 9, Mine Safety Standards, Horace F. Lunt, Com-missioner of Mines, 1920.
Bulletin No. 11, Federal and State Laws Relating to Mining,John T. Joyce, Commissioner of Mines, 1931.
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 9
Bulletin No. 12, Mining Laws of Colorado, Edward P. Arthur,Commissioner of Mines, 1942.
Bulletin No. 13, Mining Laws of Colorado, Fred Jones, Com-missioner of Mines, 1946.
Bulletin No. 14, Mining Laws of Colorado, Fred Jones, Com-missioner of Mines, 1949.
Bulletin No. 15, Oil Well Safety Laws, Walter E. Scott, Jr.,
Commissioner of Mines, 1953.
Circular No. 1, Location of Lode and Placer Mining Claims,Walter E. Scott, Jr., Commissioner of Mines, 1953.
Bulletin No. 16, Colorado Mining Laws with Rules and Regula-tions, Walter E. Scott, Jr., Commissioner of Mines, 1954.
Circular No. 1, Revised, Location of Lode and Placer MiningClaims, Walter E. Scott, Jr., Commissioner of Mines, 1957.
Bulletin No. 17, Safety Rules and Regulations (Condensed),G. A. Franz, Jr., Deputy Commissioner of Mines, 1959.
Circular No. 2, Minerals of Colorado and Area Locations, G. A.Franz, Jr., Deputy Commissioner of Mines, 1960.
Bulletin No. 18, Oil Well Safety Laws, G. A. Franz, Jr., DeputyCommissioner of Mines, 1961.
Circular No. 3, Location Regulations for Lode and PlacerMining Claims, Tunnel Sites and Mill Sites, G. A. Franz,Jr., Deputy Commissioner of Mines, 1961.
Bulletin No. 19, Colorado Mining Laws with Safety Rules andRegulations, G. A. Franz, Jr., Deputy Commissioner of
Mines, 1962.
REPORTS
Report of Bureau of Mines, Colorado, from its Establishmentin May, 1895, to November 30, 1896, Harry A. Lee, Com-missioner of Mines.
Annual Reports for 1897-1898, Harry A. Lee, Commissioner ofMines.
Biennial Reports for 1899-1902, Harry A. Lee, Commissioner ofMines.
Biennial Reports for 1903-1906, E. L. White, Commissioner ofMines.
10 ANNUAL REPORT
Biennial Reports for 1907-1910, T. J. Dalzell, Commissioner of
Mines.
Biennial Reports for 1911-1914, T. R. Henahen, Commissioner of
Mines.
Biennial Reports for 1915-1918, Fred Carroll, Commissioner of
Mines.
Annual Reports for 1919-1922, Horace F. Lunt, Commissioner of
Mines.
Annual Reports for 1923-1924, John T. Joyce, Commissioner of
Mines.
Annual Report for 1925 was not printed because of lack of
funds. Manuscript is on file in the office of the StateBureau of Mines.
Annual Reports for 1926-1935, John T. Joyce, Commissioner of
Mines.
Owing to lack of funds the Annual Report for 1936 was notpublished.
Annual Report for 1937, John T. Joyce, Commissioner of Mines.
Owing to lack of funds the Annual Report for 1938 was notpublished.
Annual Report for 1939, Edward P. Arthur, Commissioner of
Mines.
Owing to lack of funds the Annual Report for 1940 was notpublished.
Annual Report for 1941, Edward P. Arthur, Commissioner of
Mines.
Annual Reports for 1942 and 1943, Fred Jones, Commissioner of
Mines.
List of Mines for 1944 and 1945, Fred Jones, Commissioner of
Mines.
Annual Reports for 1946-1947, Fred Jones, Commissioner o^Mines.
Annual Report for 1948 was not published.
Annual Reports for 1949-1958, Walter E. Scott, Jr., Commis-sioner of Mines.
Annual Reports for 1959-1963, G. A. Franz, Jr., Deputy Com-missioner of Mines.
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 11
Foreword
During the year the Colorado Bureau of Mines was called
upon to answer more inquiries regarding mineral deposits in
the State than in any previous year in the last decade. If
nothing else, this is a positive indication that our mineralreserves are under surveillance and that their potential is
being considered by the industry. In answering these inquiries
we are forcefully reminded that our geological work in theState has been sadly neglected since our Colorado GeologicalSurvey became inactive several years ago. Up to date bulletins
and professional papers covering most all of our minerals nowin demand are urgently needed. Current professional infor-
mation on the location, size, and quality of our deposits wouldmaterially aid in bringing new industry to Colorado. A StateGeologist, acting for the entire State in drafting cooperativeworks with the United States Geological Survey, would result
in Colorado receiving the maximum aid from this federalagency. Up to date information would be made available for
those desiring to locate in Colorado. Your Bureau of Mineswould welcome the opportunity to work with a State Geologist.
Considerable interest was developed in 1963 for the possibleerection of an Imperial type smelter in Colorado. This par-ticular type of plant, it is so stated, will accept ores containinglead, zinc, copper as well as gold and silver and will make aseparation so that each metal can be paid for at prevailingprices. There is no question of the desirability of a plant thatcan make this separation and the industry is to be compli-mented on their research into this subject.
For many years small properties in Colorado have beenhandicapped by the lack of milling facilities which wouldenable them to dispose of their milling grade ore as well as
their high grade ore. The lack of this facility has kept manysmall operations from producing and as a result has seriouslyretarded development work at most small properties. A custommill capable of sampling and purchasing small lots of orefrom mines in the areas would correct many of the ailmentsof our mineral industry as they exist today. With several of
these plants located at strategic places in our various mineralbelts, small operators could and would produce Colorado orewith a small capital investment. Many small mines that havebeen able to continue production have developed into largeoperations and mining operations of any kind have materiallyaided community economy and employment.
Production of petroleum products from Colorado oil shaleat this time appears to be approaching reality, many yearsearlier than anticipated. There are several indications thatmany of the major oil companies are vitally interested in
12 ANNUAL REPORT
getting this research and production under way as soon as
possible. Our Colorado School of Mines Research Foundationhas indicated their desire to take over the United States Bureauof Mines plant and property located west of Rifle for thepurpose of further research and investigation in associationwith several oil companies. Most of the major oil companiesnow have substantial holdings of oil shale property and haverequested further leases from the Department of Interior. Theexpanding cost of petroleum exploration, along with increasingcosts of proving up a field, has materially aided the prospectsfor early oil shale production. In all probability the safetyjurisdiction of these properties will be with the Bureau of
Mines and we wish to extend to all operators our full supportin making this industry Colorado's largest and safest.
For their interest and support of mine safety we wish to
thank the Governor of this State and the Colorado Legislature.For their assistance to our programs during the year, acknowl-edgment is gratefully given to the Occupational Health Sectionof the Colorado Health Department, the United States Bureauof Mines and the United States Public Health Service.
Information in this report and the compilation of the samecame from the generous contributions and untiring efforts of
every member of this Department, both clerical and inspection.
Their unqualified support and loyalty are gratefully acknowl-edged.
G. A. Franz, Jr.
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 13
Minerals in 1963
Colorado's 1963 mineral production of $340,878,270 was 3.4
million dollars more than in 1962, or an increase of slightly
more than 17t. Metallic mineral production accounted for 40%of the total, nonmetallic minerals accounted for 14%, andmineral fuels accounted for 45%. Increased production wasnoted for 14 of the major minerals while 10 showed a decreasefrom 1962.
The decrease in uranium, tungsten, gold, pyrite, and berylproduction was overcome by increased output of molybdenum,lead, zinc, silver, vanadium, and copper. Increased metal prices
for lead, zinc, silver, and copper were an inducement for
mining companies to conduct full scale operations for the year.
Resumption of operations at the Keystone Mine in GunnisonCounty added materially to base metal production. Molybde-num production was steady during the year at the AmericanMetals Climax property in Lake County, which accounts for
the increased production of molybdenum. Uranium productionwas down 12.1 million dollars which was partially equalizedby increased vanadium output. The first full year of reduceduranium purchases by the Atomic Energy Commission was in
1963 and this year's total is an indication of the amount of
production which can be expected annually until 1970.
During 1963 many long inactive old silver, lead, and zincproperties, located on both sides of the Continental Divide,were opened for sampling and evaluation purposes and this
work was in progress at the end of the year. Production fromthese properties will depend on the final evaluation of oreencountered and a continued marketable price for base andprecious metals. This activity is the result of an increaseddemand and more favorable market prices for silver, lead, andzinc.
Of the important nonmetallic minerals produced in 1963,six increased over 1962 and four declined. Increased sand andgravel, stone, scoria, and limestone production was sufficientto overcome the slight drop in cement, clay, fluorspar, andgypsum. Miscellaneous nonmetallics increased considerablywhich indicates more demand for a larger variety of Colorado'snonmetal products. Activities at the Burlington Mine operatedby the General Chemical Division, Allied Chemical Corpora-tion, were curtailed considerably during the year which wasresponsible for a 75% drop in the State's fluorspar production.Sand and gravel production increased near 8% and stone pro-duction increased near 607^ over 1962, which slightly overcamethe losses in cement, clay, and fluorspar. Gemstone productionincreased 50%) over 1962.
Mineral fuel production consisting of petroleum, gas, and
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coal was off 10.5 million dollars in 1963 from 1962, a drop of 1^'(
.
The major decline was in petroleum production which was 12
million dollars less than in the previous year or 61 millionless than in the peak year of 1957. Leveling off production fromAdena, Plumb-Bush, and Rangely fields accounts for the declinedespite water flooding operations which are calculated to
extend recovery by over 100^ ( . New discoveries have not keptpace with abandonments. Coal production increased 3.3 milliondollars, due principally to production from the Energy CoalCompany pits in Routt County. Other on-the-site steam electric
plants now under construction will add to Colorado's coal
production in 1964.
Colorado's mineral production is calculated by multiplyingthe units of production by the average yearly price of themineral. Some average prices used in 1963 are as follows:
Gold—$35.00 per ounce, Silver—$1.28 per ounce. Copper—30.6c
per pound, Lead—11' per pound, Zinc—12c per pound, Molyb-denum—$1.40 per pound, Uranium—$8.00 per pound, Vanadium—$1.80 per pound.
Information in this report is gathered by Bureau of Minesinspectors and office personnel and although the productionfigures cannot be accepted as final they are as nearly accurateas is possible to secure at this early date. They are intendedas a preliminary indication and cannot be used for tax or
other valuation purposes. Petroleum production is suppliedby the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Coalproduction is supplied by the State Coal Mine Division. Metallic
and nonmetallic mineral production figures are received direct-
ly from the operator and in some cases where these reports
are incomplete, an estimate from inspection reports is used.
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 15
Production of Metals, Noiimetallics,
Mineral Fuels
state Totals
1963 CumulativeMetallics Production Through 1963
Molybdenum $ 66,393,503 $ 679,426,293
Uranium 33,479,808 815,168,612
Vanadium 10,117,711 90,531,971
Zinc 13,102,189 390,701,328
Tungsten 1,369,392 42,650,845
Lead 4,578,580 338,189,238
Copper 2,553,175 104,208,718
Gold 1,355,146 917,074,675
Silver 2,994,812 598,170,320
Pyrite 607,780)Iron 160,000) 8,075,143
Beryl 150,195 1,280,484
Tin 66,450 503,233
Miscellaneous Metallics 2,540,000 13,730,120
Total Metallic MineralProduction $139,467,741 $3,999,709,978
NonmetallicsCement $ 16,595,840 $ 160,272,046
Sand and Gravel 19,873,180 151,686,330
Stone 4,375,135 28,155,564
Limestone 2,452,161 35,846,915
Clay 1,459,299 18,542,292
Fluorspar 438,075 31,314,832
Feldspar, Mica, Gypsum 369,957 10,536,164
Volcanic Scoria, Pumicite 98,104 3,577,526
Peat Moss 118,729 395,439
Gemstones 61,525 334,203
Miscellaneous Nonmetallics 2,063,082 5,943,099
Total Nonmetallic MineralProduction $ 47,905,087 $ 446,604,410
Mineral FuelsCrude Oil $110,255,919 $1,877,486,772Gas Sold 9,947,432)Gas (All classes, well head value).... 9,186,889) 167,036,685Coal 24,115,202 2,131,001,058
Total Mineral Fuel Production..$153,505,442 $4,175,524,515
TOTAL STATE MINERALPRODUCTION $340,878,270 $8,621,838,903
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County Activity and Production
ADAMS (1) ^Brighton
Area 1,250 square miles
Plants, projects, petroleum—84 menPetroleum production of 478,045 barrels from 64 wells in
Adams County was a decrease from the 607,988 barrels pro-duced in 1962. Twenty-three fields were active in the Countyand a normal number of exploration and development wellswere drilled. Sand and gravel was produced from pits operatedby Cooley Sand & Gravel Company, Boise Cascade Sand &Gravel Company, and the Brannan Sand & Gravel Company.Some gold was recovered in the process of washing gravel.
Gold $ 2,186
Silver 945
Total $ 3,131
Sand and Gravel $ 3,256,830
Petroleum 1,376,770
Gas 67,109
Total $ 1,443,879
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 4,703,840
ARCHULETA (4) *Pagosa Springs
Area 1,364 square miles
Projects, petroleum—133 menPetroleum was again the principal mineral product of
Archuleta County. Approximately 103,000 barrels from 30 wells
for the year, located mostly in the Gramps Field, made up the
major part of this production. Crude petroleum was refined
at the Oriental Refining Company Plant in Alamosa and Den-ver. Sand and gravel for construction purposes made up the
balance of County mineral production. Some prospecting for
rare minerals was evident.
Sand and Gravel $ 94,129
Petroleum $ 228,200
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 322,329
BACA (2) *Springfield
Area 2,565 square miles
Projects, petroleum—81 menIntensive exploration drilling in Baca County has been
responsible for petroleum production of 262,368 barrels coming
*County seats
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from 19 wells. Gas production amounting to 1,144,845 MCFfrom 19 wells added to county production. Production fromthis County has increased steadily for the past several years.
Sand and gravel produced was used in highway constructionand general contracting work.
Sand and Gravel $ 80,211
Petroleum 755,620
Gas 106,304
Total $ 861,924
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 942,136
BOULDER (1) *Boulder
Area 758 square miles
Mines, plants, quarries, projects, petroleum—203 menStone, sand and gravel, peat, fluorspar, uranium, gold and
silver, clay and petroleum made up Boulder County's produc-tion in 1963. Due to unfavorable tungsten prices this once greatBoulder County industry was at a standstill. Increased prices
of silver, lead and zinc have some effect on stepped up explora-tion and development of these minerals. Steen Mining Com-pany continued developing the Cash and Rex mines and someore was milled from these properties at the Marion Mill whichis operated by Earl G. Sweeney. Building stone productionfrom this County's many quarries was steady during the yearas demand for the vari-colored sandstone increased. Fluorsparproduction declined during the year due to cutbacks in miningand milling at the General Chemical Company's mine and mill.
Petroleum production came from wells in the County. Withincreasing mineral prices in the offing, Boulder County's vaststorehouse of minerals will have an effect on the County'seconomy.
Gold $ 8,386
Silver 2,272
Miscellaneous 2,000
Total $ 12,658
Sand and Gravel 837,073Fluorspar 438,075Stone 230,317
Clay 40,000
Peat 27,391
Gemstones 1,200
Total $ 1,574,056
Petroleum $ 6,578
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 1,593,292
*County seats
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CHAFFEE (3) *Salida
Area 1,040 square miles
Mines, plants, quarries—23 menThe Western Feldspar Milling Company closed and dis-
mantled its plant at Salida in November of 1963, bringing to a
close long-standing operations in the County. L. & V. ProductsCompany operated its new plant on the old smelter site wherea special grade of volcanic scoria is ground and packaged andsold for its absorbing and deodorant qualities. The MonarchQuarry operated by Colorado Fuel and Iron Corporation re-
sumed operations in June and continued through to the endof November. Limestone is mined and crushed for flux usedat their Arkansas Valley plant in Pueblo. Other quarries in
operation during the year were The Crystal Quarry operatedby The Colorado Granite Company, and the Shannon LastChance Quarry operated by the Colorado Granite Grit Com-pany. Cotter Corporation did some work on the StonewallMine five miles south of St. Elmo.
Lead $ 2,000
Zinc 4,000
Total $ 6,000
Sand and Gravel 80,040
Limestone 571,596
Stone 162,000
Feldspar, Mica, etc 20,293
Gemstones 1,000
Total $ 834,929
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 840,929
CLEAR CREEK (1) *GeorgetownArea 395 square miles
Mines, plants, projects—170 menMine development in Clear Creek County was noticeably
active during 1963, with 35 separate operations listed by theBureau of Mines. Of significant value to the County weresampling and development operations at the Urad Mine whichwas purchased by American Metals Climax Company late in
the year. Should the company elect to operate this molybdenumproperty located east of Berthoud Pass, it will definitely bea boost to County economy. During the year the Black EagleMill, owned by the Jack Pine Mining Company, was rehabili-
tated and phiced in service for receiving custom ore by theAtlas Mining and Milling Company. Considerable ore wasmined from Cascade Tunnel by Humphreys Engineering Com-
*County seats
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 19
pany and this ore was shipped to out-of-state smelters. Manyof the above mentioned 35 properties were in the process of
sampling and developing ore which was made more attractive
by the continual rise in silver and base metal prices. Bur-JayMinerals worked steadily on development work at the Diamondproperty located in Silver Plume. Work was started late in theyear on the Straight Creek Highway Pilot Bore by the Mid-Valley Incorporated, contractors for the State Highway De-partment.
Gold $ 1,109
Silver 311,790
Copper 1,810
Lead 4,887
Zinc 6,648
Miscellaneous 40,000
Total $ 366,244
Sand and Gravel $ 10,511
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 376,755
CONEJOS (2) ^Conejos
Area 1,274 square miles
Mines, plants—49 menPerlite processing at the Antonito plant operated by the
Great Lakes Carbon Corporation was steady all year on oresshipped in from New Mexico. Some turquoise was mined at
the King Turquoise Mine operated by W. P. King and locatedten miles north of Manassa. Sand and gravel were also producedfor highway and construction projects.
Sand and Gravel $ 48,838
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 48,838
COSTILLA (2) *San Luis
Area 1,220 square miles
Quarry, petroleum—21 menThe Mesita Hill Quarry and Plant operated by the Colorado
Aggregate, Incorporated, located at Mesita had a steady pro-duction of volcanic scoria during the year. Sand and gravelproduction and some oil well drilling activity added to theCounty's mineral employment.
Sand and Gravel $ 95,341
Scoria 27,000
Total $ 122,341
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 122,341
*County seats
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CUSTER (2) *Westcliffe
Area 738 square miles
Mines, plants, quarry—41 menIncreased prices of silver, lead, and zinc stimulated activity
in Custer County in 1963. Eight silver, gold, lead, and zincproperties were under development during the year whichincludes two mines that were active last year. Rancite usedin soil conditioning was produced at the Abbit open pit minesouth of Rosita. Vermiculite was produced at the Cook mine,perlite was produced at the Rosita Quarry and vermiculitewas produced at Silver Cliff. In general much more variedactivity was evident in 1963 from 1962.
Sand and Gravel $ 1,000
Miscellaneous 48,980
Total $ 49,980
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 49,980
DELTA (4) *Delta
Area 1,161 square miles
Plant, project—33 menCoal, sand and gravel, and soil conditioner comprised Delta
County mineral production in 1963. Some road constructionand reclamation projects added to County employment.
Sand and Gravel $ 33,632
Coal $ 167,197
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 200,829
DENVER (1) ^Denver
Area 73 square miles
Plants—167 menWith the exception of sand and gravel, no minerals are
produced in Denver County, although many mining and petro-
leum companies have their main offices in Denver. Many min-erals produced in the State are processed and fabricated in
Denver. The American Smelting & Refining Company GlobePlant, located in north Denver, refines metals from other areaswhich include cadmium. The General Chemical Division of
Allied Chemical Corporation Plant located on West BayaudStreet processes pyritic ore for sulphuric acid and other
chemicals.
Sand and Gravel $ 256,930
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 256,930
'Counlv seats
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DOLORES (4) *Dove Creek
Area 1,029 square miles
Mines, plants, projects—137 menThe increased price of silver had an effect on silver pros-
pecting and development work in the County during the year.
Earl Hotz developed ore at the Rosebud property and the
Williams Mining Partnership reopened the California propertywith reported good ore showing. The Rico Argentine operated
its Ramco Sulphuric Acid Plant most of the year as well as
the Rico Mill which received ores from the Mountain Springs
and Blaine properties. This ore was transported through the
St. Louis Tunnel. Increased prospecting was generally notedin Dolores County during the year. Sand and gravel wereproduced for highway and construction work.
Gold $ 2,500
Silver 46,000
Copper 4,000
Lead 148,720
Zinc 253,920
Pyrite 302,000
Miscellaneous 10,000
Total $ 767,140
Sand and Gravel $ 30,000
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 797,140
DOUGLAS (1) *Castle RockArea 844 square miles
Mines, plants, quarries—34 menClay, crushed stone of various colors, feldspar, and sand
and gravel comprised Douglas County mineral production in
1963. Clay was produced from the pits operated by HelmerBrothers, Robinson Brick and Tile Company, Stroud-Whisen-hunt, and The Denver Brick and Tile Company. Crushed stonecame from the quarries of M. & S. Incorporated and the Water-ton Sand & Gravel Company. Sand and gravel plants in theCounty were active all year. Work continued on the SouthPlatte River Dam above Waterton, a project of the DenverWater Board.
Sand and Gravel $ 216,386Limestone 2,889
Stone 5,600
Clay 401,877Miscellaneous 3,000
Total $ 629,752
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 629,752
*County seats
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EAGLE (3) *Eagle
Area 1,686 square miles
Mines, plants, quarries, projects—574 men
Full scale production from the Eagle mines located onBattle Mountain and operated by The New Jersey Zinc Com-pany was recorded all during 1963. This Company is Colorado'slargest zinc producer and ranks high in lead and silver produc-tion. Development work has been satisfactorily maintainedwhich insures an adequate ore supply for future operations.
Zinc concentrates from the Company's underground mill areshipped to Canon City, Colorado, where The New Jersey ZincCompany operates a sintering plant. Preliminary engineeringwork near Basalt on the Fryingpan-Arkansas project addedsome employment in the County during the year. The DotseroQuarry operated by the Lava Products Company was partially
active during the year.
Gold $ 193,000
Silver 723,306
Copper 209,071
Lead 848,100
Zinc 7,083,582
Total $ 9,057,059
Sand and Gravel 149,804
Scoria 15,150
Total $ 164,954
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 9,222,013
EL PASO (2) *Colorado Springs
Area 2,159 square miles
Mines, plants, quarries, projects, petroleum—193 men
Both the Castle Quarries, operated by Gene Schooler, andthe Castle Concrete Company were active all year producingsandstone, sand and gravel. The Lennox Breed Quarry, operat-ed by the Colorado Lime Company, was a steady producerof limestone in 1963. Dale Hoover produced clay from theHecla Quarry located near the Air Force Academy. Workcontinued at the underground excavation of NORAD locatedin Cheyenne Mountain. The second phase of this project, whichincludes the erecting of steel buildings underground, is beingconducted for the Corps of Army Engineers by the UtahMining & Construction Company and the American BridgeCompany.
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Miscellaneous $ 80,000
Sand and Gravel 1,053,948
Limestone 160,000
Clays 24,270
Total $ 1,238,218
Coal $ 5,190
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 1,323,408
FREMONT (2) *Canon City
Area 1,562 square milesMines, plants, quarries, petroleum—254 men
Fremont is Colorado's most versatile County in productionof nonmetallic minerals. During the year twenty different
products were listed which include cement, dolomite, gypsum,gannister, stone, soil conditioner, limestone, granite, marble,clay, travertine, quartz, silica, graphite, barite, vermiculite,perlite, bentonite, uranium, and petroleum. By far the largest
mineral industry in the County is the Portland Plant of theIdeal Cement Company. This Company and the FibreboardPaper Products Company were recipients of Safety Achieve-ment Awards from the Colorado Bureau of Mines during theyear for operating in excess of five years without a lost-time
accident. Cotter Corporation operated its uranium mill duringthe year on ores from Fremont, Jefferson, and other neighbor-ing counties. Their new pilot flotation mill and laboratoryhas been active on metallurgical tests covering various ores
in the district. An 8,500 foot test well was scheduled to bedrilled in the Florence Field by the Signal Drilling & Explora-tion Company, Inc., of Denver. Florence Field was the first
producing field in Colorado and this new venture is an attemptto locate petroleum pools at a lower level.
UraniumCement $ 7,076,183
Sand and Gravel 66.033
Limestone 823,072
Stone 155,711
Clay 44,809
Perlite 16,974
Feldspar, Mica, etc 2,104
Gypsum 63,258
Total $ 8,248,144
Petroleum 75,707Coal 1,556,820
Total $ 1.632,527
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 9,880,671
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GARFIELD (3) *Glenwood Springs
Area 3,000 square miles
Mine, plant, quarry—193 men
Events which developed in 1963 bring the eventual openingand production of oil from Colorado oil shale at least ten yearsearlier than anticipated. Many of the major oil companies haveleased land in Garfield County and offers have been made to
the Department of the Interior to lease land withdrawn in
1930. Proposals were made by the Colorado School of MinesResearch Foundation to operate the U. S. Bureau of Mines OilShale Mine and Plant above Grand Valley in conjunction withthe assistance of several oil companies. These very fast devel-opments in 1963, along with full cooperation from Colorado'sGovernor and Coordinator of Natural Resources, make openingof these resources at an early date almost certain. The UnionCarbide Company, Nuclear Division, Rifle plant, operatedsteadily all year on ores from Colorado and Utah. Limerockwas produced from the Basic Chemical Company quarry bythe Moab Drilling Company and Frank H. Norberg Companyproduced limerock from the Glenwood Springs lime quarryfor sugar beet processing.
Sand and Gravel $ 10,236
Limestone 91,190
Total , $ 101,426
Gas 165,734
Coal 40,289
Total $ 206,023
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 307,449
GILPIN (1) *Central City
Area 149 square miles
Mines, plants, placers—75 men
Mineral activity in Gilpin County was confined mostly to
prospecting and development work. During the year 31 separate
properties were active either on small production or develop-ment work. Early in the year steady development work was in
progress at the Wilma molybdenum property near Apex. Somework was done at the Glory Hole, Incorporated, property andseveral peat bogs were in production. The Golden Gilpin mill
processed some lead and zinc ores from mines in Clear CreekCounty and several old properties were reopened and sampledfor possible silver production.
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Gold $ 295
Silver 1,800
Lead 200
Miscellaneous 1,100
Total $ 3,395
Sand and gravel 1,000
Peat Moss 15,458
Total $ 16,458
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 19,853
GUNNISON (3 & 4) *Gunnison
Area 3,243 square miles
Mines, plants, quarries, projects—387 menOf great importance to Gunnison County in 1963 was the
opening of the Keystone Mine and Mill above Crested Butte.This property was leased by F. G. McFarland and S. R. Hull-inger from the American Smelting and Refining Company andwas placed into operation early in the year. The propertyproduces lead, zinc, and copper concentrates from crude oremined in the Keystone Mine. The Atlas Mill operated by theRocky Mountain Mining Company began operations late in
the year on ores from the Micawber property. Many old proper-ties were opened and sampled for gold, silver, lead, and zinc
values, some of which showed encouraging results. Reclama-tion work on the Blue Mesa Dam, Curecanti Unit, was activeall year and work started on the Morrow Point Dam at Cimar-ron. An exceptional amount of highway construction was in
progress during the year and employment in the County washigh. There was some activity in the Powderhorn area.
Gold $ 2,319
Silver 285,742Copper 132,848
Lead 146,873
Zinc 324,205Miscellaneous 1,100
Total $ 893,087
Sand and Gravel 68,334Stone 3,000
Total $ 71,334
Coal $ 1,039,923
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 2,004,344
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HINSDALE (4) *Lake CityArea 1,062 square milesMines—17 men
Hinsdale, like most other base and precious metal produc-ing counties, was active in 1963 on development work. Severalold properties were reopened and sampled for possible futureproduction. The Independence Mining Company continued ex-ploration work on the Empire Group, Gnome, and HighlandChief. C. N. Moritz operated the Golden Fleece and Joe Gomezand Ray Cole worked on the Last Chance Mine. The Big PardMining Company worked on the Pelican property during thesummer months. Late in the year Newmont Mining Companysold the Ulay and Ute property to Edward Hughes of GrandJunction.
Gold $ 717Silver 803Miscellaneous 300
Total $ 1,820
Sand and Gravel $ 15,000
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 16,820
JACKSON (1) *WaldenArea 1,628 square milesPetroleum—60 men
Petroleum production from some 54 wells in the Countydeclined $229,232 from the 1962 level. Gas production showeda slight increase as did sand and gravel.
Sand and Gravel $ 9,525
Petroleum 1,332.438
Gas 25,008
Total $ 1,357.446
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 1,366,971
JEFFERSON (1) *GoldenArea 791 square milesMines, plants, projects, quarries, petroleum—324 men
Jefferson County continued to lead other counties of theState in clay production. Uranium was the chief metallic prod-uct and this was followed by a record production in sand andgravel. Lightweight aggregate production from Idealite andAggregates, Incorporated, showed a substantial increase in
1963. In general, mineral production in Jefferson County in-
creased. The many clay mines and pits located along the Hog-back were active all year. Beryl Ores Company, located in
Arvada, continued the purchase and refining of beryl ores fromproducers on the Front Range. Varicolored stone was quarriedand crushed for the building trade. Uranium production fromthe Schwartzwalder Mine declined in 1963 due to the Atomic
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Energy Commission's stretch-out program which insures gov-ernment purchase of uranium ore through 1970.
Gold $ 2,902
Silver 19
UraniumBeryllium 14,000
Total $ 16,921
Sand and Gravel 1,691,108
Stone 1,314,152
Clay 594,711
Miscellaneous 3,000
Total $ 3,602,971
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 3,619,892
LAKE (3) *LeadvilleArea 384 square milesMines, plants, projects—3,491 men
Work on reclamation projects, some new mining activity,
and steady production along with expanded facilities at theClimax property, gave Lake County a record employmentduring the year. New and expanded milling facilities wereinstalled at the Climax division of American Metals Climaxproperty located on Fremont Pass. Their number four shaft,
underground, and number five shaft, on surface, at the Storkelevel were bottomed during the year. Development drifts fromthese shafts were extended which opened ore deposits belowthe Storke level. Development continued in the Ceresco Ridgearea which will eventually produce in excess of 5,000 tons perday of molybdenum ore. Steam air intake heaters were in-
stalled so that the main intake air serving underground ventila-
tion can be heated to eliminate pipe freezing and produce amore comfortable working atmosphere. Tailing storage facili-
ties were expanded and the water collection system wasimproved. The Homestake Tunnel, a project for deliveringwestern slope water to the cities of Aurora and ColoradoSprings, was started in mid-year by the W. A. Smith and QuadConstruction Companies. This tunnel will, when completed,be five and three-tenths miles long. Access roads to the Home-stake Tunnel portals were constructed by E. J. Rippey andSons.
Molybdenum $66,393,503Tungsten 1,169,392
Pyrite 305,780Tin 66,450
Total $67,935,125Sand and Gravel $ 81,212
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $68,016,337
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LA PLATA (4) *Durango
Area 1,691 square miles
Mines, plants, quarries, projects, petroleum—476 men
Early in 1963 the Vanadium Corporation of America closedits uranium and vanadium concentrator located at the southcity limits of Durango. Their milling operations were trans-ferred to Shiprock, New Mexico, where they purchased theKerr-McGee plant. The closing of this operation was a loss
to the economy and employment of Durango and the State.
All Vanadium Corporation of America ore mined in Coloradois being trucked to Shiprock, New Mexico, for processing.The increased price of silver, lead, and zinc was responsiblefor an increase in exploration and development of La PlataCounty gold, silver, lead, and zinc mines in the La Plata canyondistrict. Peat, sand and gravel production added to the county'smineral revenue. Work on the Lemon Dam on the FloridaRiver was completed in mid-year and water storage was in
progress immediately after completion. Oil and gas activity
in the Mesa Verde, Red Mesa, Ignacio, and Bondad fields wassteady during the year with average production. Road con-struction was in progress north of Durango.
Sand and Gravel $ 133,908
Peat Moss 10,000
Total $ 143,908
Petroleum 167,147
Gas 4,150,456
Coal 139,849
Total $ 4,457,452
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 4,601,360
LARIMER (1) *Fort Collins
Area 2,640 square miles
Mines, plants, quarries, petroleum—229 men
The Boettcher Plant and Quarry operated by the Ideal
Cement Company maintained steady production during 1963
and continued to be Larimer County's largest mineral opera-tion. In excess of 14 stone quarries produced building, orna-mental, and flagstone for the building trades and these stonesare becoming increasingly popular in Colorado and neighbor-ing states. The U. S. Gypsum Company's Loveland Quarry andthe Munroe Pioneer Quarries were steady producers of gypsumfor the sugar beet and cement industries. Beryl and micaproduction increased over 1962 production. Oil production from
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over 40 wells in the County's seven fields was steady with anaverage amount of exploration drilling being conducted.
Beryllium $ 1,195
Cement 9,519,657
Sand and Gravel 782,316
Limestone 803,414
Stone 2,438,999
Feldspar, Mica, etc 12,393
Total $13,556,779
Petroleum $ 789,759
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $14,347,733
LAS ANIMAS (2) ===Trinidad
Area 4,798 square miles
Mines, projects, petroleum—69 menThe Empire Clay Products opened the new Huerfano Clay
Pit in mid-year and continued operation of its Pit #1 nearTrinidad. Robinson-Walker Refractories produced clay fromthe Trinidad pit southeast of Starkville and the Scott MiningCompany operated steadily from its Santa Fe Mine. Oil andgas exploration was less during the year. Sand and gravelproduction in the County was steady.
Sand and Gravel $ 128,839
Clay 28,593
Total $ 157,432
Gas 10,606
Coal 7,171,235
Total $ 7,181,841
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 7,339,273
LOGAN (1) *Sterling
Area 1,849 square miles
Projects, petroleum—520 menLogan County produced 4,197,318 barrels of petroleum from
395 active wells during 1963. This was a decrease of 414,647barrels from 1962. Gas production declined proportionally.An average amount of exploration drilling continued throughthe year with less than average success.
Sand and Gravel $ 5,800
Petroleum 12,088,276
Gas 744,077
Total $12,832,353
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $12,838,153
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MESA (4) *Grand Junction
Area 3,334 square miles
Mines, plants, quarries, projects, petroleum—1,131 men
Uranium and vanadium production in Mesa County-dropped slightly in 1963 due to the Atomic Energy Commissionstretch-out program which guarantees uranium purchases to
1970. Climax Uranium Plant located in South Grand Junctionoperated steadily on ores from Colorado, Utah, and New-Mexico. Clay, sand and gravel, sandstone, and building rockwere other Mesa County minerals produced. Gas productionfrom the County's eleven fields was steady. Several explora-tion wells were drilled during the year. The sampling andanalytical operations on yellow cake, originally performed at
the Atomic Energy Commission's Grand Junction Compoundby Lucius Pitkin Company, was moved to Weldon Springs,Missouri, during the year. Freight consolidation and shipmentrouting procedures are still maintained at the Compound. MesaCounty is still third in uranium production from some 40 active
uranium mines located on Calamity, Outlaw, and TenderfootMesas, and in the Gateway area near the Utah line. Reclama-tion and highway projects added to County employment.
Uranium $ 2,246,288
Vanadium 1,058,097
Total $ 3,304,385
Sand and Gravel 1,089,140
Stone 27,456
Total $ 1,116,596
Gas 253,337
Coal 399,318
Total $ 652,655
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 5,073,636
MINERAL (3) *Creede
Area 923 square miles
Mines, plants—65 men
The mining and milling operation of the Emperius MiningCompany at its Commodore and Amethyst mines was inactive
during the first half of 1963. This materially affected mineralproduction in Mineral County. Operations were resumed in
July on previously developed ore and production returned to
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normal. Development work continued through most of theyear at the Mexico mine operated by the Outlet Mining Com-pany, and at the Monon mine operated by the Monon LeasingCompany. The increased price of silver, lead, and zinc stimu-lated considerable prospecting in the County.
Gold , $ 16,065
Silver 377,836
Copper 65,041
Lead 273,391
Zinc 449,145
Miscellaneous 100,000
Total $ 1,281,478
Sand and Gravel 2,000
Miscellaneous 3,000
Total $ 5,000
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 1.286,478
MOFFAT (3) *Craig
Area 4,761 square miles
Mines, plant, petroleum—346 men
Petroleum production in Moffat County was steady from118 wells located at 18 separate pools. Largest production camefrom the Pan American Petroleum Company, Sundance Unitat lies Dome. Gas production was steady from over 73 wells,
some of which produced both oil and gas. The uranium opera-tions of the Union Carbide Company, Nuclear Division at
Maybell were steady during 1963. Ore from the Bessie andTrace Elements pits was concentrated at the Company mill
located northeast of Maybell. Sand and gravel pits were active
during the summer months.
UraniumSand and Gravel $ 85,876
Miscellaneous 1,000
Total $ 86,876
Petroleum 3,732,998
Gas 1,232,943
Coal 797,821
Total $ 5,763,762
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 5,850,638
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MONTEZUMA (4) *Cortez
Area 2,097 square miles
Mines, projects, petroleum—364 men
Four mines were active in Montezuma County in 1963, a
100 per cent increase over 1962. Increased metal prices wereresponsible for stepped up development and prospecting activ-
ity. E. P. Crawford worked the Brownsville Group, the RedArrow Gold Corporation continued development work on theRed Arrow Group, the Spencer Mines Company continueddevelopment work at the Spencer Morris Group, and the PottsBrothers did some work on the Twin Canyon Group. Highwayconstruction added to employment in the County. Petroleumproduction was steady from the various wells in the westernand southern part of the County.
Gold $ 7,500
UraniumMiscellaneous 1,000
Total $ 8,500
Sand and Gravel $ 18,500
Petroleum 1,057,251
Gas 81,268
Total $ 1,138,519
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 1,165,519
MONTROSE (4) *Montrose
Area 2,240 square miles
Mines, plants, projects, petroleum—1,412 men
Although lower than in 1962, Montrose uranium and vana-dium production still remained first among the counties of
the State. This County also contains the deepest well in theState, the Uravan Number One, started by Kerr-McGee andbottomed in 1963 by Humble Oil Company at a depth in excessof 17,500 feet. The Uravan plant of Union Carbide Company,Nuclear Division, maintained steady production in 1963 onores from company and private producers over the State. TheLong Park, Monogram, Gypsum Valley, Bull Canyon, andother areas continued steady uranium and vanadium produc-tion despite a stretch-out program by the Atomic Energy Com-mission. Vanadium Corporation of America suspended opera-tions at its new Naturita concentrator when their milling opera-tions were moved to Shiprock, Now Mexico, early in the year.
Work on the Morrow Point and Crystal Dams located on the
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Gunnison River below the Blue Mesa Dam, was in full swingduring the year with abutment work and access roads beingconstructed in the canyon near the dam sites. The ColoradoBureau of Mines Branch Office, located at Naturita, reportedcontinuing success in our Radiation Control work in the manymines on the Colorado Plateau and over the entire State.
Uranium $14,190,568
Vanadium 7,017,473
Miscellaneous 1,200
Total $21,209,241
Sand and Gravel 219,071
Miscellaneous 12,000
Total $ 231,071
Gas 720Coal 394,601
Total $ 395,321
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $21,835,633
MORGAN (1) *Fort Morgan
Area 1,300 square miles
Projects, petroleum—430 menMorgan County was fourth in State petroleum production
in 1963 with a total of 3,393,808 barrels of oil produced from274 wells. Gas production was 1,165,287 (MCF) more than in theprevious year. Exploration drilling declined and no new fields
were opened.
Sand and Gravel $ 503,313Petroleum 9,774,158
Gas 1,242,236
Total $11,016,394
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $11,519,707
OTERO (2) *La Junta
Area 1,267 square miles
Plant—5 menThe only production from the County was sand and gravel
production from Valley Concrete plant at Rocky Ford.
Sand and Gravel $ 164,475
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 164,475
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OURAY (4) *Ouray
Area 540 square miles
Mines, plants, projects—237 men
More attractive mineral prices in 1963 were responsible for
considerable prospecting and development work in OurayCounty mines. Fifteen separate operations were listed duringthe year in widely separated areas of the County. Of significant
importance was the purchase by Federal Resources, Incor-
porated, of Salt Lake City, of the old Camp Bird property ownedby Camp Bird Colorado, Incorporated. The new companystarted development in sampling operations late in the year onthe Revenue and Virginius property in the Sneffels district
which was originally leased by Camp Bird Colorado. Includedin the purchase of the Camp Bird property were some 300
mining claims, a 500 ton selective flotation mill, and generalmining equipment. Other old properties opened during the
year in Ouray County were the Bachelor, Senorita and BlackGirl mines north of Ouray.
Gold $ 238,295
Silver 275,512
Copper 467,684
Lead 593,287
Zinc 965,025
Total $ 2,539,803
Sand and Gravel $ 8,000
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 2,547,803
PARK (1 & 2) *Fairplay
Area 2,178 square miles
Mines, plants, projects—155 men
Milling operations at the Mineral Concentrates & ChemicalCompany plant located 12 miles west of Lake George wereintermittent during the year. The plant concentrated beryl ores
from the Boomer and other Park County mines. The placer
mining operations increased in the Fairplay, Como, and BeaverCreek areas with seven active during the year. Work continuedon the erection of the Progressive Mill located in Sacramento
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Gulch, southwest of Fairplay under the direction of HughCrawford and on the Como Mill located eight miles northwestof Como in Montgomery Gulch. Several mines in the Countywere active on development work and peat moss was producedat the Furman Ranch by Harvey F. Kemp. Road projects in
the County added to employment.
Silver $ 905
Uranium
Beryllium 45,000
Total $ 45,905
Sand and Gravel 34,956
Stone 21,000
Peat Moss 25,880
Gemstones 18,000
Total $ 99,836
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 145,741
PITKIN (3) *Aspen
Area 975 square miles
Mines, petroleum—31 men
Of importance to Pitkin County were the mining opera-
tions of the Richmond-Hill Exploration Company who con-
tracted with the Minerals Engineering Company for develop-
ment work on the Highland Tunnel and Midnight properties.
The B. C. Leasing Company, under the direction of SidneyVicker, conducted exploration and development work on the
Pride of Aspen mine located at the southwest city limits of
Aspen. Several other properties in the County were evaluatedfor possible operation during the next year.
Sand and Gravel $ 56,416
Gas 7,773
Coal 5,083,360
Total $ 5,091,133
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 5,147,549
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PUEBLO (2) *Pueblo
Area 2,414 square miles
Mines, plants, projects, quarries, petroleum—309 menClay mining, sand and gravel production with some ex-
ploration drilling comprised Pueblo County mineral activity
in 1963. Some exploration work was done on the Kathrynuranium mine by the Cotter Corporation. Several clay minesoperated by The Denver Brick and Pipe Company, Arthur L.
Wands, General Refractories Incorporated, Walter H. Everhart,Standard Fire Brick Company, and Harbison-Walker Refrac-tories maintained a steady clay production during the year.
These mines are located near Rock Creek, Stone City, andMustang. Sand and gravel production was steady from theCounty's many pits and plants.
Sand and Gravel $ 898,468
Clay 53,147
Total $ 951,615
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 951,615
RIO BLANCO (3) *MeekerArea 3,264 square miles
Mines, petroleum—632 menRio Blanco County continued to hold first place in petro-
leum production from Rangely Field. Production from theCounty has leveled off without much variation from year to
year. Exploration and development drilling was average.Rangely Field is unitized and is being operated by the Cali-
fornia Company. Four uranium mines in the uranium peakarea were active during the past year and highway projectsadded to County employment.
UraniumSand and Gravel $ 89,557
Petroleum 52,761,341
Gas 1,052,013
Coal 33,198
Total $53,846,552
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $53,936,109
RIO GRANDE (3) *Del Norte
Area 916 square miles
Minos—8 menThe W. S. Moore Company, under the direction of Robert
Simon, conducted exploration and development work during
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the summer months at the Summitville property, 28 milessouth of Del Norte. Core drilling and tunnel work, some 2,500
feet in from the portal, will be conducted in the summer of
1964. Operators of the property are very encouraged by thecopper showing in this property which was originally a goldproducing property.
Sand and Gravel $ 4,000
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 4,000
ROUTT (3) *Steamboat Springs
Area 2,331 square miles
Mines, petroleum—61 menProspecting and exploration work on the properties of
W. A. Bowes was conducted during the year by Phil Ward andBoyles Brothers Drilling Company. Work was done on theCampbell property 30 miles northeast of Steamboat Springs,on the Elkhorn and Farwell properties in the Hahns Peakarea, and on the Greenville property three miles east of Clark.
Sand and gravel production was steady and petroleum produc-tion from the Curtis, Tow Creek, Sage, and Grass Creek fields
remained about average.
Sand and Gravel $ 187,516
Petroleum 266,095
Coal 3,965,547
Total $ 4,231,642
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 4,419,158
SAGUACHE (3 & 4) *Saguache
Area 3,146 square miles
Mines—39 menDevelopment work on the Brighton Tunnel located five
miles northwest of Bonanza and turquoise production from theVilla Grove turquoise mine comprised the mineral activity ineastern Saguache County for the year. The Raleigh propertieswere maintained on a standby basis. Cotter Corporation pro-duced uranium ore from the Lookout Tunnel on the west side
of the Continental Divide near Marshall Pass.
UraniumSand and Gravel $ 83,036Gemstones 26,000
Total $ 109,036
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 109,036
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SAN JUAN (4) *Silverton
Area 392 square miles
Mines, plants—142 men
The Standard Metals Corporation held to steady productionof gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc ores from its AmericanTunnel and Shenandoah properties while development workprogressed at the Argentine Tunnel. Their ore was concentratedin the Standard (Old Shenandoah) Mill. Standard Metals prop-erty includes the Sunnyside and Shenandoah Dives propertiesnortheast of Silverton. Increased base metal and silver priceswere responsible for considerable exploration and developmentwork in this County during the year. Twelve separate proper-ties and two mills were listed by the Bureau of Mines as activesometime during the year. These properties were located in
Arasta Gulch, Cement Creek, Mineral Point, Red Mountain,Eureka and various other mineral areas. The Pride mill oper-ated intermittently during the year.
Gold $ 45,615
Silver 205,658
Copper 149,174
Lead 711,035
Zinc 1,123,257
Total $ 2,234,739
Miscellaneous $ 2,000
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 2,236,739
SAN MIGUEL (4) *Telluride
Area 1,284 square miles
Mines, plants, projects, petroleum—859 men
Base and precious metal mining in the eastern end of this
County and uranium and vanadium mining in the west end of
the County kept San Miguel County high in mineral productionin 1963. Operations at the Idarado Mining Company east of
Telluride were steady during the year. Its properties extendedfrom the Telluride side through the mountain over into theRed Mountain area. Ore mined from both San Miguel andOuray County was treated in the Idarado mill located at Pan-dora. Uranium and vanadium mining continued steady in the
western end of the County from the Slick Rock, Bull Canyon,Gypsum Valley, and Egnar area. The Atomic Energy Commis-sion stretch-out program was responsible for a slight decreasein uranium production during the year. A fire at the Burro
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Number Five shaft in the Shck Rock area suspended produc-tion from this property during May of 1963. Road construction
and surfacing continued on Highway 80 south of Naturita.
Gold $ 623,385
Silver 722,738
Copper 1,371,556
Lead 1,697,449
Zinc 2,858,357
Uranium 4,834,992
Vanadium 1,162,141
Total $13,270,618
Sand & Gravel 4,800
Stone 3,000
Gemstones 2,000
Total $ 9,800
Petroleum $ 4,427
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $13,284,845
SUMMIT (3) *Breckenridge
Area 616 square miles
Mines, plants, projects—260 menThe Wellington operation of Wellington Mine Association
is of major importance to the mineral activity in SummitCounty. Their new mill was completed and started concentrat-ing ore from the lower levels of the Wellington mine in Mayof this year. They are presently treating in excess of 100 tonsper day with excellent recovery stated from the mill. Propertyis located in French Gulch north of Breckenridge. Work on theDillon Dam was completed in August and water storage beganimmediately. Other projects in the County plus a considerableamount of activity in placer mining kept employment highduring the year.
Gold $ 10,825
Silver 38,485
Copper : 1,691
Lead 172,638
Zinc 32,050
Miscellaneous 12,462
Total $ 268,151
Sand and Gravel $ 223,180
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 491,331
*County seats
40 ANNUAL REPORT
TELLER (2) ^Cripple CreekArea 555 square milesMines, plants—59 men
Granite, peat moss, beryl, and quartz were the only-
minerals produced in this once great gold producing County.Two mines, the El Paso and Molly Kathleen, were opento tourists while all of the other old gold producers remainedclosed due to an inadequate price for gold. Most mines are notmaintained on a standby basis which results in a conditionthat will in time prove to be extremely expensive should theproperties try to reopen.
Sand and Gravel $ 30,140Stone 15,900Peat Moss 40,000Gemstones 1,425
Total $ 87,465
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 87,465
WASHINGTON (1) *AkronArea 2,530 square milesProjects, petroleum—340 men
Exploration and development drilling in southeast Wash-ington County was high during the year with above averagesuccess. County production of petroleum was 7,168,575 barrelscompared to 8,980,912 barrels in 1962. This indicates that pro-duction is beginning to level off. Washington County remainedin second place in petroleum production in the State.
Sand and Gravel $ 106,177
Petroleum 20,646.021
Gas 267,357
Total $20,913,378TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $21,019,555
WELD (1) *GreeleyArea 4,033 square milesPlants, petroleum—87 men
Weld County produced 1,789,757 barrels of oil from 120wells in 1963 compared to 1,731,601 barrels in 1962. A slight
decrease in gas production was recorded. Sand and gravel andcoal were the other mineral products in the County.
Sand and Gravel $ 105,961
Petroleum 5,154,501
Gas 320,077Coal 3,100,437
Total $ 8,575,015
TOTAL PRODUCTION FOR COUNTY $ 8,680,976
^County .seats
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 41
Safety Awards
For the first time in the history of the Colorado Bureau of
Mines, a bronze plaque was awarded to the Union CarbideCorporation, Nuclear Division, Uravan Plant. This award is
presented to the mineral industry operator obtaining the State's
best safety record during the year. This will be an annualaward.
Safety Achievement Awards, for operating either in excessof one million man-hours or five years without a lost-time
injury, were awarded to The California Oil Company, WesternDivision, Ault, and to the General Chemical Division, AlliedChemical Corporation, Valmont Plant.
Safety awards for operating in excess of 30,000 man-hourswithout a lost-time injury were presented to:
Boise Cascade Sand & Gravel Company—Derby Pit
Castle Concrete Company, Inc.—QuarryCole & Bond Mining Company—Long Park & Monogram MinesColorado Fuel and Iron Corporation—Canon Dolomite QuarryColorado Fuel and Iron Corporation—Monarch Lime QuarryContinental Consolidated Corporation—NORAD Phase II
Ideal Cement Company—Boettcher Plant
Ideal Cement Company—Portland Plant
New Jersey Zinc Company—Canon City Plant
Texaco Inc. Production Department, West—Wilson Creek OilField
Union Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Maybell MiningOperations
Union Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Bogus Shaft
Union Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Burro MinesUnion Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Deremo MineUnion Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Eula Bell MineUnion Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Paradox "D"
MineUnion Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Paradox #5 & 6
MineAwards of Merit for cooperative safety endeavor were
issued to:
Levi B. Barnes—Doagy #2 MineDavid Blake—Mining OperationsBroderick & Gibbons—Sand Pit & Plant
Certified Concrete Company—Sand Pit & Plant
Climax Molybdenum CompanyClimax Uranium Company—Bonanza #2 Shaft
42 ANNUAL REPORT
Climax Uranium Company—Mineral Joe #1 Mine
Colonna & Company of Colorado, Inc.—English Quarry
Colorado Lime Company—Lennox Breed Plant & Quarry
Cotter Corporation—Cotter Mill
Denver Brick & Pipe Company—Chamblin No. 2 Mine
Empire Clay Products, Inc.—Pits Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4
Fibreboard Paper Products Corporation—Coaldale Quarry
Ralph Flesh & Son—Maybell Operations
Fountain Sand & Gravel Company—Sand Pit & Plant
General Chemical Division, Allied Chemical Corporation
—
Burlington Mine
General Chemical Division, Allied Chemical Corporation
—
Denver Works
Great Lakes Carbon Corporation—Antonito Plant
Haas Well Service—Colorado Operations
Harry H. Harp, Jr.—Midnight Mine
Jones Brothers Mining Company—S B Claims
Kilgroe-Atchison Construction & Paving Company—Quarry
E. J. Longyear Company—Diamond Drilling
Matterhorn Mining & Development Company—Carnation Mine
Mountain Fuel Supply Company—Hiawatha Oil Field
Mountain Fuel Supply Company—Powder Wash Oil Field
New Jersey Zinc Company—Eagle Mines
Peacock Well Service
Pikes Peak Granite Company—Pikes Peak Quarry
Rio Grande Gravel Company—Quarry
Silver Hat Mining, Inc.—San Bernardo Mine
Staats Mining Company—Hummer Mine
Sterling Sand & Gravel Company—Sand Pit
Transit Mix Concrete Company—Sand Pits & Plants
Union Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Maybell Plant
Union Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Nil #2 andMaybe Mines
Union Carbide Corporation, Nuclear Division—Rifle Plant
United States Gypsum Company—Loveland Quarry
Utah Construction & Mining Company—NORAD Operations
Valley Concrete Company—Lamar Valley Concrete Plant
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 43
Injuries
The total number of lost-time injuries (one day or more)in the mineral industry, exclusive of coal mining, in 1963 was664 or 74 less than in 1962, a 129^ overall reduction. Total man-hours of exposure in 1963 was 37,308,000 or 1,094,400 man-hoursmore than in 1962. The overall frequency rate in 1963 was17.8 or 2.5 less than in 1962. The 1963 severity rate was 2,184
or 513 higher than in 1962. Ten fatal injuries occurred, whichis one more than the low record attained in 1962. Three of these
fatals occurred in underground mining, a reduction of twofrom the previous year. Five fatals occurred on State andFederal projects and two in the petroleum industry. This total
of ten is four less than the ten-year average. The severity rate
was increased due to one more fatal and one more permanentpartial disability in 1963. This steady overall improvement is
due primarily to the efforts and sincere cooperation of theemployers, employees of the industry and the Bureau of Minesinspectors.
Two of the mine fatals were due to fall of ground and onewas due to falling equipment. Four of the project fatals are
charged to transportation equipment and one to fall of man.One oil well fatal was charged to machinery contact and oneto fall of man. One fatal occurred for every 1,039 men workingunderground or for every 3,500,900 man-hours worked. Onefatal occurred for every 521 men working on projects or onefor every 1,250,800 man-hours worked. One fatal occurred for
every 1,834 men working on oil and gas wells or one for every4,401,600 man-hours worked. Mine surface, quarries, and plants
worked 5,648 men without a fatal injury during the year, or
13,233,600 man-hours without a fatal injury. One lost-time
injury occurred for every 23 men working in the entire industry
or one for every 56,334 man-hours worked.
All of the above fatal accidents were promptly investigated
by Bureau of Mines inspectors as were all injuries considered
of a serious nature. Complete reports covering these accidents
and injuries were filed in the Bureau of Mines office by the
inspectors and pertinent information as to the cause of these
injuries was distributed to all inspectors immediately. Correc-
tive recommendations were left with the operator and all simi-
lar situations in the State were corrected.
Specific cause, type, nature, and site of all lost-time injuries
are listed in the following table as are the location and numberof injuries by district and operation.
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Inspections
Of the 1,386 inspections made during the year, 962 repre-sented inspections made at as many separate mineral opera-tions. Four hundred twenty-four were repeat inspections whichoccurred mostly at metal mines. In the course of these inspec-tions, many return calls were made to ascertain compliancewith previous recommendations and Inspection Reports werenot submitted. The decrease of 100 inspections, under the 1962figure, was caused primarily by the absence of one inspectorwho was on sick leave for four months during the year. Repeatinspections were made regularly at large properties and at
properties where safety standards were below average.
INSPECTIONS
Made By
1963
District 1
BlakeDistrict 2
KeatingDistrict 3 District 4Doyle Ray & Pakka Total
January .. ... 22 30 18 66 136
February . ... 17 16 20 39 92
March ... 29 30 27 57 143
April .. 33 30 7 46 116
May ... 21 32 32 49 134
June .. 34 25 14 45 118
July .. 9 35 21 50 115
August .. 32 33 21 35 121
September .. 28 21 12 41 102
October .. 31 13 23 37 104
November .. 23 19 23 57 122
December . .. 32 7 44 83
Totals .311 291 218 566 1,386
Mines
Mills, Pits Placers
Plants, & &Smelters Quarries Bo^s
Projects; Oi 1 & GasWells,
PlantsRoad Tunnel Dam ] Total
District 1... . 76 64 74 10 7 2 4 74 311
District 2... . 83 54 85 2 33 18 3 13 291
District 3... . 72 37 19 1 10 13 11 55 218
District 4... .429 35 1 3 21 7 17 53 566
Totals.. .660 190 179 16 71 40 35 195 1,386
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 51
Information Reports
A total of 820 Information Reports were submitted to themain office by inspectors during the year, an increase of 172
over 1962. These reports are permanently filed by mine nameand county and give a running description of the operationduring its active life. The increase this year was due to anextra effort on the part of our inspectors to bring these files
up to date. Many old properties were opened for the first timein years which required an Information Report to complete theproperty operating statistics along with new work descriptionIncluding the 1963 reports, our files cover descriptive infortion on 11,232 mineral operations in Colorado.
INFORMATION REPORTS
Made ByDistrict 1
1963 Blake
January 4
February 3
March
April 3
May 5
June 9
July 20
August 26
September 9
October 2
November 18
December 52
District 2
Keating
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District 3
Doyle
35
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83
District 4Ray & Pakka
64
43
35
29
19
19
34
55
65
34
29
30
Totals ..151 85 128 456 820
Mines
MillsPlants,Smelters
Pits
&Quarries
Placers&
Bogs
Projects c)il & GasWells,PlantsRoad Tunnel Dam Total
District 1.. .. 59 21 36 30 1 4 151
District 2.. .. 24 18 36 1 2 1 3 85
District 3.. .. 45 14 8 1 5 2 4 49 128
District 4.. ..382 24 7 5 13 3 5 17 456
Totals ....510 77 87 37 18 8 10 73 820
52 ANNUAL REPORT
Radon Daughter Control Program
During the year 1963, the Colorado Bureau of Mines pro-gram to control radon and its daughter products as a radiation
hazard in Colorado's uranium mines continued under the sameprocedures and policies as originally set up in June 1961.
Through the cooperation and material support of theUnited States Public Health Service and the Colorado StateDepartment of Public Health, facilities are available at theBureau of Mines' Naturita field office to calibrate the radiation
detection equipment used in this program. This service is avail-
able to mine operators and regulatory agencies within Coloradoas well as those in neighboring states.
The concentration of radon and its daughter products in
the atmosphere of Colorado's uranium mines does not remainat a fixed level once corrective action has been taken and theconcentration reduced to acceptable limits, but varies fromday to day. Situations and conditions are constantly changingin the various working places because of the very nature of
mining operations. The changes that occur as mining progresses,
continual opening and closing of individual mines, and othervariables such as the weather, make the control of this hazarda continuing problem requiring periodic evaluation of the oper-ating uranium mines. This evaluation is made through the useof air samples taken in the active mine working areas and air
courses. Coupled with this periodic evaluation, corrective action
must be initiated in the form of appropriate changes in ventila-
tion systems in areas of excessive exposure in order to reducethe miners' exposure to acceptable limits.
Because of expanding the inspectors' duties during 1963,
the total number of samples and inspections for radon daughterproducts was less than for 1962. However, the work load of
samples and inspections per man-day chargeable to the pro-gram remained virtually the same. Detailed information onthe status of the operating mines along with other statistics
concerning this program are tabulated below.
During 1963 the Bureau of Mines continued to receive theresults of radon daughter sampling conducted by other regu-latory agencies and mine operators as well as the exchangeof other pertinent information. The cooperation that has beenreceived by the Bureau of Mines and its inspectors in carryingout this program has been excellent in all respects and is
gratefully acknowledged.David R. ColeSenior Inspector
1963
Number of Separate Mines Sampled 367
Number of Men Catalogued for Exposure 3,526
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 53
STATUS OF MINES DECEMBER 31, 1963
(1.0 WL Represents 300 Micromicrocuries per Liter of Air)
Cumulative
Range Number of Mines Per Cent Per Cent
1.0 WL or Less 62 40y2% 40V2%
+ 1.0 WL through 3.0 WL....72 47 % 87V2%
+ 3.0 WL through 10.0 WL....19 12V2% 100 %+ 10.0 WL and Over
Total 153 100 %
COMPARISON OF STATUS OF MINES
Per Cent of Operating MinesRange Dec. 31, 1961 Dec. 31, 1962 Dec. 31, 1963
1.0 WL or Less 45 % 52% 40V2%
+ 1.0 WL through 3.0 WL.... 271/2% 38% 47 %+3.0 WL through 10.0 WL.... 23 % 10% 121/2%
+ 10.0 WL and Over 41/2% 0% %
Total 100 % 100% 100 %
SAMPLE AND INSPECTION STATISTICS
Inspector Number of Samples Number of Inspections
Thomas High 703 266
William Horn 689 272
Calvin Warnica 724 278
Total 2,116 806
CORRECTIVE ORDERS ISSUED FOR VENTILATION
General 120
Removal of Men from Area 14
Compliance by Specified Date 1
54 ANNUAL REPORT
Dust and Gas Control Program
Believing that a great majority of industrial poisons enter
the body with the inspired air and in keeping with the Colorado
Bureau of Mines policy of making certain that employees in
the mineral industry work in a healthy and safe environment,
an inspector was assigned to the continuous evaluation of the
dust and gas hazards in Colorado's mineral industry in January
of 1963.
Early in 1963 additional equipment and materials necessary
for taking dust samples and determining dust concentrations
were purchased to supplement the equipment already on hand.
Inspectors were trained in the sampling procedure and tech-
nique by United States Bureau of Mines Health and Safety
Activity personnel at their Denver office. In addition to the
airborne dust samples, a settled dust or "rafter" sample is taken
for free silica determination. Upon completion of a survey anddetermination of dust concentrations and free silica content,
the operator and District Mine Inspector are mailed a copy of
the sample results. At this time the District Mine Inspector
gives notice that dust concentrations in excess of allowable
limits as set forth in Bureau of Mines Bulletin 19, "Colorado
Mining Laws with Rules and Regulations," must be reduced
to acceptable limits.
At the present time instruments are available for the
field determination and detection of oxygen, carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen dioxide, and
methane.
The notification and enforcement procedure for gas con-
trol is similar to that used for dust control and the surveys are
often carried out simultaneously. However, through the use
of direct-reading field instruments the results of a gas deter-
rfnination are available immediately and corrective action can
be initiated at once in any area not meeting the minimumrequirements set forth in Bureau of Mines Bulletin 19.
The cooperation of the United States Bureau of Mines
in training our personnel and the Colorado State Department
of Public Health and operators in Colorado's mineral industry
in carrying out this program is gratefully acknowledged.
David R. ColeSenior Inspector
COLORADO BUREAU OF MINES 55
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