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

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Ramaco Resources, LLC

Controller: Ramaco Resources Inc

Location: Verner, Logan County, WV

Employees: 38

257
Violations
72
S&S Violations
13
Accidents
$205K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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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

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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

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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

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609537
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees38
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.7133330, -81.7483330
Nearest TownVerner

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.