Key Takeaway
Elk Creek Surface is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, Buchanan County, VA. It has 108 violations on record (16 S&S) and $34K in proposed penalties. Operated by Surface Minerals Company.
Elk Creek Surface
Operator: Surface Minerals Company
Controller: Metinvest B V
Location: Hurley, Buchanan County, VA
Employees: 10
Recent Violations
View all 108 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $755 |
| 05/12/2025 | 77.1110 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/12/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $336 |
| 05/07/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/07/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $336 |
| 05/06/2025 | 77.1007(b) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/06/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 05/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $465 |
| 05/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $465 |
| 05/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $465 |
| 05/05/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $465 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $3,448 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $313 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $465 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 04/28/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
| 01/15/2025 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 3 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2022 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 136d lost |
| 10/07/2021 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 175d lost |
| 01/12/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 40d lost |
Inspections
View all 19 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | 11/18/2025 | 60.50 | 1 |
| 04/01/2025 | 05/21/2025 | 129.00 | 1 |
| 11/18/2024 | 01/27/2025 | 117.25 | 1 |
| 05/22/2024 | 05/22/2024 | 5.00 | 1 |
| 04/30/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 96.50 | 1 |
| 01/29/2024 | 01/30/2024 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 12/10/2023 | 01/31/2024 | 96.00 | 3 |
| 05/30/2023 | 07/12/2023 | 108.50 | 2 |
| 01/31/2023 | 03/24/2023 | 114.50 | 2 |
| 12/12/2022 | 01/17/2023 | 24.50 | 2 |
Mine Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Elk Creek Surface have?
Elk Creek Surface has 108 MSHA violations on record, of which 16 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $34K.
What type of mine is Elk Creek Surface?
Elk Creek Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Hurley, Buchanan County, VA. It currently has 10 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Elk Creek Surface?
According to MSHA records, Elk Creek Surface has 3 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Elk Creek Surface?
Elk Creek Surface is operated by Surface Minerals Company and controlled by Metinvest B V. MSHA Mine ID: 4407392.