Key Takeaway

Winchester 2 is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Dawes, Kanawha County, WV. It has 170 violations on record (27 S&S) and $56K in proposed penalties. Operated by Panther Creek Mining LLC.

Winchester 2

Active Underground Coal

Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC

Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.

Location: Dawes, Kanawha County, WV

Employees: 50

170
Violations
27
S&S Violations
7
Accidents
$56K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/26/2026 75.1505(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/25/2026 75.1403 Non-S&S $0
02/24/2026 75.333(d)(3) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/12/2026 75.360(g) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/12/2026 75.1106-3(a)(2) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/12/2026 75.516 Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
02/04/2026 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 75.604(b) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/03/2026 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $0
02/02/2026 75.364(b)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.321(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $0
01/29/2026 75.202(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/28/2026 75.1107-4(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/28/2026 75.1107-7(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
01/28/2026 75.503 Non-S&S LowNegligence $0
01/20/2026 75.220(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $0
01/20/2026 75.517 S&S ModNegligence $0
01/14/2026 75.220(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
01/08/2026 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $642
01/07/2026 70.208(a)(2) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/16/2025 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None
11/22/2024 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
02/05/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/21/2023 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted
03/16/2023 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted
10/05/2022 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
03/14/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/05/2026 261.50 3
10/01/2025 10/01/2025 9.00 1
10/01/2025 12/15/2025 380.50 4
07/07/2025 09/25/2025 280.75 4
04/16/2025 04/17/2025 9.00 1
04/01/2025 06/17/2025 249.25 4
01/06/2025 03/28/2025 244.75 4
10/01/2024 12/30/2024 211.50 3
07/08/2024 09/30/2024 206.00 10
05/22/2024 05/23/2024 17.75 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609615
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees50
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift9.0
Coordinates38.1366670, -81.4666670
Nearest TownDawes

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Winchester 2 have?

Winchester 2 has 170 MSHA violations on record, of which 27 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $56K.

What type of mine is Winchester 2?

Winchester 2 is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Dawes, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 50 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Winchester 2?

According to MSHA records, Winchester 2 has 7 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Winchester 2?

Winchester 2 is operated by Panther Creek Mining LLC and controlled by Sev.en Global Investments a.s.. MSHA Mine ID: 4609615.