Samples Surface Mine
Active
Surface
Coal
Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Eskdale Post Office, Kanawha County, WV
Employees: 110
1,614
Violations
602
S&S Violations
225
Accidents
$610K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 1,614 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/20/2026 | 77.1301(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 01/07/2026 | 77.502-2 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 01/06/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 01/06/2026 | 77.1004(b) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,037 |
| 01/05/2026 | 77.1605(k) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 12/15/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $432 |
| 12/10/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 12/09/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 11/12/2025 | 77.1710(g) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 11/03/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 10/28/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $697 |
| 10/28/2025 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 10/27/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 10/08/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $267 |
| 09/30/2025 | 77.1004(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $313 |
| 05/21/2025 | 77.1303(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 225 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | None |
| 11/21/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/13/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/11/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/27/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/09/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/18/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/25/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 20d lost, 21d restricted |
| 10/11/2023 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 09/18/2023 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 178 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 02/25/2026 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 02/09/2026 | 46.00 | 4 | |
| 10/01/2025 | 01/29/2026 | 293.25 | 2 |
| 09/29/2025 | 10/08/2025 | 67.25 | 6 |
| 09/16/2025 | 09/22/2025 | 22.75 | 1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/08/2025 | 28.00 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 06/18/2025 | 328.50 | 6 |
| 03/18/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 13.75 | 1 |
| 10/01/2024 | 12/23/2024 | 334.00 | 5 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4607178
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees110
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.0588890, -81.4750000
Nearest TownEskdale Post Office
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Samples Surface Mine have?
Samples Surface Mine has 1614 MSHA violations on record, of which 602 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $610K.
What type of mine is Samples Surface Mine?
Samples Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Eskdale Post Office, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 110 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Samples Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Samples Surface Mine has 225 reported accident/injury records and 4 fatalities on file.
Who operates Samples Surface Mine?
Samples Surface Mine is operated by Panther Creek Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4607178.