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
Operator: Panther Creek Mining LLC
Controller: Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Location: Dawes, Kanawha County, WV
Employees: 50
Recent Violations
View all 170 →| 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
View all 7 →| 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
View all 24 →| 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 |
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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.