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

Dhur Stone QuarryDhur Stone Quarry is leased out in the name of Aum Tshering Pem, Bumthang. However, it isbeing operated by Yugharling construction, Bumthang. Environmental clearance for the quarry hasbeen issued by the DGM. However, due to non-availability of FMFS Report at site, the area of thequarry could not be verified.General DetailsAddressContact PersonType of minerals minedStripping RatioOperation and AnnualProductionGeological/Residual Reserveand projected year to lastLease Area and PeriodObservation1. Mining Operation DesignPit 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, BenchDhur Stone QuarryC/O Yugharling Construction, BumthangTempa ChophelConstruction materials (Quartzite)No FMFS Report to ascertain.No FMFS Report to ascertain.No FMFS Report to ascertain.No FMFS Report to ascertain.The quarry was not operated as per the requirements of theenvironmental terms and conditions.No benches were developed.So far materials had been extracted by undercutting ofrocks.The height of the undercut rock was found to be about 20meters high and pit slope was vertical.Safety boots and helmets were provided to workers.Water and sanitation facilities were provided at the site.Adequate first aid kit was maintained at the quarry site.The management had not provided disposal facilities forsanitary waste.Top soils were not stored separately.No check dam had been constructed at the waste disposalsite since overburden and wastes were not dumped at thedesignated dump site.Overburden and inter-burdens were kept at the quarry andwere being transported to the Yugharling Hotel constructionsite to be used for construction works and not dumped at thedesignated dump site.108