Key Takeaway
Ram Surface Mine No. 1 is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Verner, Logan County, WV. It has 257 violations on record (72 S&S) and $205K in proposed penalties. Operated by Ramaco Resources, LLC.
Ram Surface Mine No. 1
Operator: Ramaco Resources, LLC
Controller: Ramaco Resources Inc
Location: Verner, Logan County, WV
Employees: 38
Recent Violations
View all 257 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 77.1001 | S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 77.1605(l) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 03/02/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/30/2026 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 77.1605(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/28/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/22/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 77.1605(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/20/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.410(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 01/13/2026 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $0 |
| 08/14/2025 | 77.208(e) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $177 |
| 08/14/2025 | 77.1606(c) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,968 |
| 08/14/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $151 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 13 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 03/22/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 42d lost |
| 11/22/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 35d lost |
| 04/09/2024 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost |
| 04/27/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost |
| 03/01/2022 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost |
| 09/09/2020 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 191d lost |
| 05/12/2020 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 46d lost |
| 09/04/2019 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 07/12/2019 | DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
Inspections
View all 41 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 02/24/2026 | 02/24/2026 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 02/03/2026 | 124.75 | 1 |
| 09/05/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 10.00 | 1 |
| 06/02/2025 | 08/27/2025 | 232.25 | 3 |
| 03/29/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 14.00 | 1 |
| 03/22/2025 | 03/25/2025 | 38.25 | 1 |
| 11/25/2024 | 03/26/2025 | 223.00 | 3 |
| 11/22/2024 | 01/07/2025 | 30.75 | 2 |
| 11/04/2024 | 11/04/2024 | 11.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Ram Surface Mine No. 1 have?
Ram Surface Mine No. 1 has 257 MSHA violations on record, of which 72 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $205K.
What type of mine is Ram Surface Mine No. 1?
Ram Surface Mine No. 1 is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Verner, Logan County, WV. It currently has 38 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Ram Surface Mine No. 1?
According to MSHA records, Ram Surface Mine No. 1 has 13 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Ram Surface Mine No. 1?
Ram Surface Mine No. 1 is operated by Ramaco Resources, LLC and controlled by Ramaco Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609537.