Key Takeaway
Sycamore Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Powellton, Fayette County, WV. It has 314 violations on record (81 S&S) and $154K in proposed penalties. Operated by Panther Creek Mining LLC.
Sycamore Surface Mine
Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Powellton, Fayette County, WV
Employees: 42
Recent Violations
View all 314 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $0 |
| 02/25/2026 | 77.1607(n) | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 09/29/2025 | 48.31(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $407 |
| 09/29/2025 | 48.29(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $177 |
| 04/09/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $10,569 |
| 04/09/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,126 |
| 04/09/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $8,315 |
| 04/09/2025 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,503 |
| 07/25/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $535 |
| 05/28/2024 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 03/28/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $535 |
| 03/28/2024 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
| 03/21/2024 | 77.1607(i) | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,395 |
| 03/21/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $576 |
| 03/21/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $576 |
| 03/21/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $576 |
| 03/21/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $576 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 13 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/28/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 143d lost |
| 07/09/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 190d lost |
| 01/08/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 319d lost |
| 06/13/2018 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 06/11/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 02/08/2018 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 05/02/2016 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/30/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/28/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
Inspections
View all 116 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 24.50 | 1 | |
| 01/14/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 15.50 | 3 |
| 09/29/2025 | 09/30/2025 | 35.00 | 4 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/16/2025 | 12.00 | 2 |
| 07/28/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 101.50 | 2 |
| 04/09/2025 | 04/29/2025 | 26.50 | 1 |
| 01/16/2025 | 03/28/2025 | 94.00 | 1 |
| 08/26/2024 | 09/25/2024 | 89.75 | 2 |
| 07/25/2024 | 08/19/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 05/28/2024 | 06/11/2024 | 28.00 | 2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Sycamore Surface Mine have?
Sycamore Surface Mine has 314 MSHA violations on record, of which 81 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $154K.
What type of mine is Sycamore Surface Mine?
Sycamore Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Powellton, Fayette County, WV. It currently has 42 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Sycamore Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Sycamore Surface Mine has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Sycamore Surface Mine?
Sycamore Surface Mine is operated by Panther Creek Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4607058.