Key Takeaway
Samples Mine Highwall Miner is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Eskdale Post Office, Kanawha County, WV. It has 43 violations on record (7 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Panther Creek Mining LLC.
Samples Mine Highwall Miner
Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Eskdale Post Office, Kanawha County, WV
Employees: 12
Recent Violations
View all 43 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/29/2024 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 08/16/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 07/07/2022 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $133 |
| 05/19/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/17/2021 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $125 |
| 05/26/2020 | 77.211-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $123 |
| 03/08/2018 | 77.410(a)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 03/06/2018 | 71.403(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $118 |
| 08/01/2017 | 77.1703 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/01/2017 | 77.606 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $259 |
| 08/01/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 11/01/2016 | 77.1703 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/26/2016 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 10/24/2016 | 77.412(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $114 |
| 02/20/2015 | 71.404(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 10/30/2013 | 77.502 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 06/25/2013 | 77.211-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 01/09/2013 | 77.211-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $100 |
| 05/21/2012 | 77.211-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $100 |
| 01/11/2012 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,111 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 2 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2018 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 5d restricted |
| 06/01/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 66 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | 12/03/2025 | 18.00 | 1 |
| 09/16/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/17/2025 | 3.50 | 1 |
| 02/07/2025 | 02/12/2025 | 44.50 | 1 |
| 09/09/2024 | 09/25/2024 | 16.50 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 03/27/2024 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 02/29/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 38.00 | 1 |
| 08/16/2023 | 08/28/2023 | 32.00 | 1 |
| 03/13/2023 | 03/13/2023 | 1.50 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Samples Mine Highwall Miner have?
Samples Mine Highwall Miner has 43 MSHA violations on record, of which 7 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.
What type of mine is Samples Mine Highwall Miner?
Samples Mine Highwall Miner is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Eskdale Post Office, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 12 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Samples Mine Highwall Miner?
According to MSHA records, Samples Mine Highwall Miner has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Samples Mine Highwall Miner?
Samples Mine Highwall Miner is operated by Panther Creek Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4609153.