Key Takeaway

Maben Surface is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Maben, WV, Wyoming County, WV. It has 25 violations on record (5 S&S) and $5K in proposed penalties. Operated by Maben Coal, LLC.

Maben Surface

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Maben Coal, LLC

Controller: Ramaco Resources Inc

Location: Maben, WV, Wyoming County, WV

Employees: 28

25
Violations
5
S&S Violations
2
Accidents
$5K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
05/08/2025 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $883
05/05/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
05/01/2025 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $267
04/24/2025 77.205(b) S&S NoNegligence $151
04/24/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $209
04/21/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $209
04/18/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $209
04/17/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
04/17/2025 77.403(a) Non-S&S NoNegligence $151
04/17/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $313
12/09/2024 72.620 S&S LowNegligence $366
12/09/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $193
06/28/2024 50.30(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
06/01/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/10/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
05/10/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S LowNegligence $147
04/25/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
03/14/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/24/2024 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $147
02/24/2024 77.1104 S&S LowNegligence $161

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
03/12/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost
12/17/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
05/08/2025 05/08/2025 5.50 1
04/01/2025 06/10/2025 60.75 3
01/30/2025 01/30/2025 5.00 1
11/18/2024 01/27/2025 55.50 4
05/22/2024 05/22/2024 2.50 1
04/25/2024 09/10/2024 53.25 2
01/03/2024 03/21/2024 86.00 5
05/16/2023 08/04/2023 47.75 3
03/09/2023 03/09/2023 14.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609637
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees28
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.6452780, -81.3694440
Nearest TownMaben, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Maben Surface have?

Maben Surface has 25 MSHA violations on record, of which 5 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $5K.

What type of mine is Maben Surface?

Maben Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Maben, WV, Wyoming County, WV. It currently has 28 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Maben Surface?

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

Who operates Maben Surface?

Maben Surface is operated by Maben Coal, LLC and controlled by Ramaco Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609637.