Key Takeaway

HWM No. 3 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Richlands, Wyoming County, WV. It has 62 violations on record (28 S&S) and $16K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ramaco Resources, LLC.

HWM No. 3

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Ramaco Resources, LLC

Controller: Ramaco Resources Inc

Location: Richlands, Wyoming County, WV

Employees: 12

62
Violations
28
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$16K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
10/30/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
08/13/2025 71.400 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
08/12/2025 77.502 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
06/26/2025 77.1713(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $165
06/26/2025 77.1000 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/07/2025 77.505 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/07/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
02/07/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/07/2025 77.505 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
02/05/2024 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/05/2024 77.410(a)(1) S&S ModNegligence $328
02/25/2022 77.410(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/23/2022 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/23/2022 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/23/2022 77.1102 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/22/2022 47.51 Non-S&S HighNegligence $133
02/17/2022 77.400(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/17/2022 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
02/25/2015 77.1605(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
02/24/2015 77.1000 Non-S&S HighNegligence $207

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/30/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost
07/05/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 245d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/27/2025 11/25/2025 25.50 1
06/26/2025 09/02/2025 58.00 5
02/07/2025 02/13/2025 26.75 1
05/22/2024 05/23/2024 1.50 1
04/08/2024 05/02/2024 40.50 1
10/05/2023 02/20/2024 57.00 1
08/16/2023 08/19/2023 5.00 1
05/17/2023 05/17/2023 3.25 1
03/07/2023 03/23/2023 4.50 1
07/18/2022 07/18/2022 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519557
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees12
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift12.0
Coordinates37.4691670, -82.5891670
Nearest TownRichlands

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does HWM No. 3 have?

HWM No. 3 has 62 MSHA violations on record, of which 28 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $16K.

What type of mine is HWM No. 3?

HWM No. 3 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Richlands, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 12 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at HWM No. 3?

According to MSHA records, HWM No. 3 has 2 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates HWM No. 3?

HWM No. 3 is operated by Ramaco Resources, LLC and controlled by Ramaco Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 1519557.