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COLORADO STATE PUBLICATIONS LIBRARY

iiiiimiiiiiHiiiii

3 1799 00125 0265

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Doyle

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Totals ..151 85 128 456 820

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Pits

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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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