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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Eskdale Post Office, Kanawha County, WV

Employees: 12

43
Violations
7
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609153
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees12
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.8150000, -81.8508330
Nearest TownEskdale Post Office

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.