Key Takeaway
Witcher Creek Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Tad, Kanawha County, WV. It has 73 violations on record (0 S&S) and $15K in proposed penalties. Operated by Silver Horse Services, LLC.
Witcher Creek Surface Mine
Operator: Silver Horse Services, LLC
Controller: Martha A Ward
Location: Tad, Kanawha County, WV
Employees: 44
Recent Violations
View all 73 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 02/23/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/25/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/16/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $193 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.410(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 06/10/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 06/04/2025 | 71.400 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.2102(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 06/04/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 06/03/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $209 |
| 03/17/2025 | 50.30(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 12/30/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 12/30/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 07/10/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $861 |
| 06/27/2024 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 | |
| 06/26/2024 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 06/25/2024 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $147 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2024 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 236d lost |
| 01/25/2024 | OTHER | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 97d lost |
| 02/02/2021 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
Inspections
View all 67 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 134.00 | 3 | |
| 12/10/2025 | 12/10/2025 | 8.25 | 1 |
| 09/25/2025 | 09/25/2025 | 4.25 | 1 |
| 09/15/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 09/10/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 07/02/2025 | 140.50 | 3 |
| 03/21/2025 | 03/24/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 03/17/2025 | 03/19/2025 | 11.75 | 2 |
| 12/10/2024 | 12/10/2024 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 12/09/2024 | 01/27/2025 | 111.00 | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Witcher Creek Surface Mine have?
Witcher Creek Surface Mine has 73 MSHA violations on record, of which 0 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $15K.
What type of mine is Witcher Creek Surface Mine?
Witcher Creek Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Tad, Kanawha County, WV. It currently has 44 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Witcher Creek Surface Mine?
According to MSHA records, Witcher Creek Surface Mine has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Witcher Creek Surface Mine?
Witcher Creek Surface Mine is operated by Silver Horse Services, LLC and controlled by Martha A Ward. MSHA Mine ID: 4609341.