Key Takeaway
Horse Creek Mine 2 is a temporarily idled underground mine producing Coal, located in Panther, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 451 violations on record (121 S&S) and $422K in proposed penalties. Operated by Rayco, LLC.
Horse Creek Mine 2
Operator: Rayco, LLC
Controller: Brandon Bishop
Location: Panther, Mcdowell County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 451 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2019 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2019 | 75.1202-1(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2019 | 75.363(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2019 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $157 |
| 10/16/2019 | 75.312(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2019 | 75.312(f)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $181 |
| 10/16/2019 | 75.1106-3(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/16/2019 | 75.1504(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $615 |
| 10/16/2019 | 75.1505(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $604 |
| 10/09/2019 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 10/09/2019 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/08/2019 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $135 | |
| 10/08/2019 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 10/08/2019 | 75.220(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/21/2019 | 75.503 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/16/2019 | 75.512 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/12/2019 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/12/2019 | 75.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 08/05/2019 | 75.1100-3 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
| 08/05/2019 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $121 |
Inspections
View all 50 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 1.75 | 1 |
| 03/25/2024 | 03/25/2024 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 07/06/2020 | 07/06/2020 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 05/15/2020 | 06/05/2020 | 13.75 | 2 |
| 01/10/2020 | 01/10/2020 | 4.75 | 1 |
| 10/08/2019 | 10/29/2019 | 17.00 | 1 |
| 10/07/2019 | 10/25/2019 | 76.75 | 2 |
| 07/02/2019 | 08/26/2019 | 88.25 | 2 |
| 06/28/2019 | 06/28/2019 | 7.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2019 | 06/20/2019 | 82.25 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Horse Creek Mine 2 have?
Horse Creek Mine 2 has 451 MSHA violations on record, of which 121 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $422K.
What type of mine is Horse Creek Mine 2?
Horse Creek Mine 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Panther, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Horse Creek Mine 2?
According to MSHA records, Horse Creek Mine 2 has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Horse Creek Mine 2?
Horse Creek Mine 2 is operated by Rayco, LLC and controlled by Brandon Bishop. MSHA Mine ID: 4609340.