Speed Mine
Active
Underground
Coal
Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Drybranch, Kanawha County, WV
Employees: 112
10,067
Violations
2,643
S&S Violations
656
Accidents
$14.8M
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 10,067 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 75.517 | S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/04/2026 | 75.370(a)(1) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/24/2026 | 75.342(a)(4) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/19/2026 | 75.1400-3(b)(3) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/17/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/12/2026 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1722(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.1731(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/10/2026 | 75.400 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/05/2026 | 75.601-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.1722(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.1103-5(a)(2) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.518-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.904 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.518-1 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.400 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/04/2026 | 75.380(d)(7)(iii) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/03/2026 | 75.1403 | Non-S&S | $0 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 656 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/05/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 03/26/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 01/29/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 12/21/2024 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 131d lost |
| 11/21/2024 | HOISTING | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/29/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/01/2024 | FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 81d lost |
| 08/02/2024 | FALL OF ROOF OR BACK | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 223d lost |
| 07/29/2024 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 2,180 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| 02/26/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 9.00 | 1 |
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/18/2026 | 02/18/2026 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 02/10/2026 | 02/10/2026 | 10.50 | 1 |
| 02/09/2026 | 02/11/2026 | 27.00 | 1 |
| 02/05/2026 | 02/05/2026 | 5.25 | 1 |
| 02/03/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 8.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4605437
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees112
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates38.1641670, -81.4736110
Nearest TownDrybranch
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Speed Mine have?
Speed Mine has 10067 MSHA violations on record, of which 2643 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $14.8M.
What type of mine is Speed Mine?
Speed Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Drybranch, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 112 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Speed Mine?
According to MSHA records, Speed Mine has 656 reported accident/injury records and 3 fatalities on file.
Who operates Speed Mine?
Speed Mine is operated by Panther Creek Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4605437.