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
Operator: Ramaco Resources, LLC
Controller: Ramaco Resources Inc
Location: Verner, Logan County, WV
Employees: 99
Recent Violations
View all 545 →| 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
View all 16 →| 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
View all 228 →| 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 |
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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.