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

Abandoned and Sealed Underground Coal

Operator: Panther Creek Mining, LLC.

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Eskdale, Kanawha County, WV

292
Violations
174
S&S Violations
35
Accidents
$60K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608836
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusAbandoned and Sealed
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates38.0683330, -81.4738890
Nearest TownEskdale

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.