Compliance Monitoring Report for Mines and Quarries - National ...

Gidaphug Stone QuarryGeneral DetailsAddressContact PersonGidaphug Stone QuarryC/O Hotel Taktshang, ThimphuTenzing Thinley, ProprietorType of minerals mined Quartzite (construction materials)Stripping Ratio 0.05:1Operation and Annual Throughout the year, 10,000 MTProductionGeological/Residual Reserve 1, 13,400 MTand projected year to lastLease Area and Period 13.76 hectaresObservation1. Mining Operation Design:Pit slope AngleBench Height and Width2. Occupational Health andSafetySafety and ProtectiveGearsWater and SanitationFacilitiesFirst-Aid-Kit3. Waste and OverburdenManagementSanitary WasteTopsoilUndersize/reject,Overburden/inter-burdenand Other materialsMechanism of Dumpingand ArrestingPit slope Angle, BenchHeight and Length ofWidth4. Environmental AspectsAir EnvironmentWater EnvironmentNoise EnvironmentBiological EnvironmentQuarrying had not followed FMFS Report adequately..Benches were are under developmentThe copy of FMFS report available at site was incomplete.Safety helmets and breathing masks were provided to theworkers.First aid kit was not available at site. It was reported that theinjured workers are being taken to hospital by the company.The management has not provided disposal facilities forsanitary waste.Top soil is not stored separately.Poor overburden management was observed.There is good vegetation around the quarry.Environmental Bond still to be updated..5. Approach/Access There are no drains along the approach road.100