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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Powellton, Fayette County, WV

Employees: 42

314
Violations
81
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$154K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4607058
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees42
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates38.0416670, -81.0336110
Nearest TownPowellton

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.