Key Takeaway
Big Creek Surface is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in RICHLANDS, Tazewell County, VA. It has 153 violations on record (39 S&S) and $78K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ramaco Resources Land Holdings, LLC.
Big Creek Surface
Operator: Ramaco Resources Land Holdings, LLC
Controller: Ramaco Resources Inc
Location: RICHLANDS, Tazewell County, VA
Employees: 29
Recent Violations
View all 153 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/25/2025 | 77.1710(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,037 |
| 03/03/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 03/03/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $366 |
| 02/27/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/27/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/27/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 02/27/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 10/15/2024 | 71.206(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 04/10/2024 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $1,511 |
| 03/26/2024 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 01/08/2024 | 77.1000 | S&S | LowNegligence | $204 |
| 12/12/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/12/2023 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 12/12/2023 | 77.410(a)(1) | S&S | ModNegligence | $357 |
| 12/12/2023 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $147 |
| 05/23/2023 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $143 |
| 05/22/2023 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $232 |
| 04/12/2022 | 77.1302(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $133 |
| 04/12/2022 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $321 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 15 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 02/12/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 73d lost |
| 02/12/2025 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 01/15/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 8d lost |
| 10/12/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 144d lost |
| 01/26/2024 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 81d lost |
| 04/29/2023 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 07/18/2017 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 39d restricted |
| 11/01/2016 | MACHINERY | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 22d lost, 31d restricted |
| 06/23/2015 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
Inspections
View all 62 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 03/05/2026 | 80.00 | 1 |
| 04/22/2025 | 07/15/2025 | 121.50 | 1 |
| 02/26/2025 | 03/18/2025 | 119.00 | 3 |
| 10/15/2024 | 10/15/2024 | 3.75 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 6.50 | 1 |
| 04/12/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 75.50 | 1 |
| 03/27/2024 | 05/13/2024 | 83.25 | 7 |
| 12/21/2023 | 12/21/2023 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | 02/08/2024 | 107.75 | 3 |
| 05/18/2023 | 07/14/2023 | 88.50 | 1 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Creek Surface have?
Big Creek Surface has 153 MSHA violations on record, of which 39 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $78K.
What type of mine is Big Creek Surface?
Big Creek Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in RICHLANDS, Tazewell County, VA. It currently has 29 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Creek Surface?
According to MSHA records, Big Creek Surface has 15 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Creek Surface?
Big Creek Surface is operated by Ramaco Resources Land Holdings, LLC and controlled by Ramaco Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4407162.