These records are available for public inspection at the mine site. If a citizen wishes to review the blast records, the DOR recommends the person make an appointment with the operator. This ensures an individual from the mine will be available to provide access to the records. The DOR may be contacted to assist the public in obtaining names and phone numbers of the mine operators. A representative of the DOR may be available to accompany the citizen during the review of the records.
Public input concerning flyrock is very important.
The DOR does not recommend an individual venture onto a mine site. However, should anyone witness material thrown as described above or find rock from a mine off of the permit area, notify the DOR blasting personnel as soon as possible. Structural Investigations Indiana is the only state coal regulatory program in the nation that employs a structural engineer to investigate damage caused by blasting. If a citizen believes that blasting damage has occurred to their residence, they may request an investigation by the Division's structural engineer. The structural engineer will determine whether the damage is blasting related or caused by factors unrelated to blasting.