Key Takeaway
Laurel Fork Deep Mine is a abandoned and sealed underground mine producing Coal, located in Eskdale, Kanawha County, WV. It has 292 violations on record (174 S&S) and $60K in proposed penalties. Operated by Panther Creek Mining, LLC..
Laurel Fork Deep Mine
Operator: Panther Creek Mining, LLC.
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Eskdale, Kanawha County, WV
Recent Violations
View all 292 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2008 | 75.1711 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
| 02/20/2007 | 75.512-2 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $60 |
| 02/20/2007 | 75.310(a)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 11/07/2006 | 75.320(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 11/07/2006 | 77.800-1(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 11/06/2006 | 75.403 | S&S | ModNegligence | $268 |
| 10/13/2006 | 75.1107-16(b) | S&S | HighNegligence | $2,800 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.211(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 10/12/2006 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,000 | |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.204(f)(7) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.701-1(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.1100-2(e)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.523-3(b)(3) | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.503 | S&S | ModNegligence | $165 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $60 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.370(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $228 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.518 | S&S | ModNegligence | $268 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
| 10/12/2006 | 75.512 | S&S | ModNegligence | $217 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 35 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2006 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 16d lost |
| 04/29/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 145d lost, 7d restricted |
| 01/19/2006 | STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 12/01/2005 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/19/2005 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/13/2005 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 11/11/2004 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost |
| 10/25/2004 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/21/2004 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/12/2004 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 34d lost |
Inspections
View all 76 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2008 | 03/31/2008 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 10/24/2007 | 12/14/2007 | 13.00 | 1 |
| 09/17/2007 | 09/27/2007 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 04/02/2007 | 06/26/2007 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 02/20/2007 | 03/26/2007 | 23.00 | 1 |
| 10/12/2006 | 12/31/2006 | 141.50 | 3 |
| 07/18/2006 | 08/28/2006 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 07/17/2006 | 07/17/2006 | 15.00 | 1 |
| 04/07/2006 | 07/12/2006 | 137.00 | 3 |
| 03/07/2006 | 03/09/2006 | 6.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Laurel Fork Deep Mine have?
Laurel Fork Deep Mine has 292 MSHA violations on record, of which 174 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $60K.
What type of mine is Laurel Fork Deep Mine?
Laurel Fork Deep Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Eskdale, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Laurel Fork Deep Mine?
According to MSHA records, Laurel Fork Deep Mine has 35 reported accident/injury records and 1 fatalities on file.
Who operates Laurel Fork Deep Mine?
Laurel Fork Deep Mine is operated by Panther Creek Mining, LLC. and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4608836.