Key Takeaway
Endeavor Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Madison, Boone County, WV. It has 94 violations on record (52 S&S) and $40K in proposed penalties. Operated by Potomac North Inc.
Endeavor Surface Mine
Operator: Potomac North Inc
Controller: Justin L Simmons; Alexander J Woods
Location: Madison, Boone County, WV
Employees: 6
Recent Violations
View all 94 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2023 | 77.404(a) | Non-S&S | $0 | |
| 12/20/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $318 |
| 12/20/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $318 |
| 12/20/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $354 |
| 12/09/2022 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $346 |
| 11/04/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $5,290 |
| 11/04/2022 | 71.402(c)(3)(i) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $518 |
| 11/04/2022 | 45.4(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/22/2022 | 71.500(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/22/2022 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/22/2022 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/22/2022 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 06/06/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $442 |
| 06/06/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $442 |
| 04/16/2021 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 11/07/2019 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/14/2019 | 77.1707(b)(8) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 05/14/2019 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $230 |
| 11/15/2018 | 71.501 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 10/29/2018 | 77.1000 | S&S | ModNegligence | $336 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 12 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 193d lost |
| 03/11/2019 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 326d lost |
| 10/01/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 165d lost |
| 11/14/2014 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 13d lost |
| 10/08/2012 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/24/2012 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 224d lost |
| 08/31/2011 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 10/18/2010 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 4d restricted |
| 08/08/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 9d lost |
| 05/27/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 59 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 10/07/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 04/03/2025 | 04/08/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/09/2024 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 04/08/2024 | 04/08/2024 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 11/30/2023 | 01/09/2024 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2023 | 08/08/2023 | 19.00 | 1 |
| 03/24/2023 | 03/24/2023 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 12/20/2022 | 12/30/2022 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 10/12/2022 | 03/02/2023 | 83.75 | 2 |
| 04/12/2022 | 09/08/2022 | 123.75 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Endeavor Surface Mine have?
Endeavor Surface Mine has 94 MSHA violations on record, of which 52 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $40K.
What type of mine is Endeavor Surface Mine?
Endeavor Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Madison, Boone County, WV. It currently has 6 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Endeavor Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Endeavor Surface Mine has 12 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Endeavor Surface Mine?
Endeavor Surface Mine is operated by Potomac North Inc and controlled by Justin L Simmons; Alexander J Woods. MSHA Mine ID: 4609309.