Key Takeaway

Elklick Surface Mine is a nonproducing surface mine producing Coal, located in Lorado, Logan County, WV. It has 187 violations on record (40 S&S) and $95K in proposed penalties. Operated by Greenbrier Minerals, LLC.

Elklick Surface Mine

NonProducing Surface Coal

Operator: Greenbrier Minerals, LLC

Controller: Coronado Coal LLC

Location: Lorado, Logan County, WV

Employees: 37

187
Violations
40
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$95K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
09/03/2025 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
09/03/2025 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
01/15/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $883
01/15/2025 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $226
01/15/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $3,736
01/15/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $4,383
01/15/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $883
01/15/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $818
01/15/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $226
01/15/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $7,084
01/15/2025 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $3,736
01/15/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $883
01/15/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $883
01/15/2025 77.1605(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/15/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $883
01/14/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $883
01/14/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $755
01/14/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $883
01/14/2025 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
01/14/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $398

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
01/25/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted
10/24/2019 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
12/22/2025 12/22/2025 4.00 1
09/03/2025 09/03/2025 10.00 1
06/18/2025 06/26/2025 15.00 1
01/21/2025 01/30/2025 10.75 1
01/15/2025 01/16/2025 31.50 3
10/10/2024 01/16/2025 91.25 2
07/09/2024 07/10/2024 13.00 1
05/29/2024 07/30/2024 110.25 3
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 4.25 1
02/05/2024 03/28/2024 145.25 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609564
Mine TypeSurface
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees37
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7755560, -81.6875000
Nearest TownLorado

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Elklick Surface Mine have?

Elklick Surface Mine has 187 MSHA violations on record, of which 40 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $95K.

What type of mine is Elklick Surface Mine?

Elklick Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Lorado, Logan County, WV. It currently has 37 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Elklick Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Elklick Surface Mine has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Elklick Surface Mine?

Elklick Surface Mine is operated by Greenbrier Minerals, LLC and controlled by Coronado Coal LLC. MSHA Mine ID: 4609564.