Key Takeaway

Elk Creek Plant is a active facility mine producing Coal, located in Verner, Logan County, WV. It has 545 violations on record (144 S&S) and $356K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ramaco Resources, LLC.

Elk Creek Plant

Active Facility Coal

Operator: Ramaco Resources, LLC

Controller: Ramaco Resources Inc

Location: Verner, Logan County, WV

Employees: 99

545
Violations
144
S&S Violations
16
Accidents
$356K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
01/29/2026 77.216(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $0
12/31/2025 77.1600(b) S&S ModNegligence $0
12/31/2025 77.1607(b) S&S ModNegligence $0
12/06/2025 Non-S&S $0
11/19/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $818
11/19/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $818
11/19/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $366
11/19/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $366
11/19/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $366
11/19/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $959
11/19/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $959
11/19/2025 77.1605(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $818
11/10/2025 77.1605(d) S&S LowNegligence $6,037
11/05/2025 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $465
10/10/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $2,133
09/23/2025 77.1713(d) Non-S&S HighNegligence $151
09/23/2025 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $1,818
09/23/2025 77.1607(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $366
09/23/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $959
09/23/2025 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $366

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/06/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
12/06/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
02/18/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost
05/09/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/02/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 72d lost
11/18/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
03/04/2021 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/23/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/21/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 153d lost
01/25/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 236d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
02/26/2026 0.00 0
01/29/2026 01/30/2026 14.75 2
01/06/2026 01/06/2026 0.25 1
12/30/2025 12/30/2025 6.50 1
12/11/2025 12/11/2025 18.00 2
12/06/2025 12/31/2025 36.00 3
11/25/2025 11/25/2025 3.75 1
11/19/2025 11/19/2025 31.75 3
11/12/2025 11/12/2025 1.75 1
11/05/2025 11/10/2025 5.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4602444
Mine TypeFacility
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees99
Days/Week7.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.6822220, -81.8283330
Nearest TownVerner

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Elk Creek Plant have?

Elk Creek Plant has 545 MSHA violations on record, of which 144 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $356K.

What type of mine is Elk Creek Plant?

Elk Creek Plant is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Verner, Logan County, WV. It currently has 99 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Elk Creek Plant?

According to MSHA records, Elk Creek Plant has 16 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Elk Creek Plant?

Elk Creek Plant is operated by Ramaco Resources, LLC and controlled by Ramaco Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4602444.