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

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Potomac North Inc

Controller: Justin L Simmons; Alexander J Woods

Location: Madison, Boone County, WV

Employees: 6

94
Violations
52
S&S Violations
12
Accidents
$40K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609309
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees6
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.1522220, -81.8383330
Nearest TownMadison

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.