Key Takeaway
Workman Creek Surface is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Clear Creek, Raleigh County, WV. It has 352 violations on record (50 S&S) and $131K in proposed penalties. Operated by Republic Energy LLC.
Workman Creek Surface
Operator: Republic Energy LLC
Controller: Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Location: Clear Creek, Raleigh County, WV
Employees: 290
Recent Violations
View all 352 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | Non-S&S | $0 | ||
| 11/12/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $883 |
| 11/12/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $883 |
| 08/18/2025 | 77.404(c) | S&S | ModNegligence | $2,503 |
| 08/06/2025 | 47.44(b) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $226 |
| 08/06/2025 | 77.1109(e)(1) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $151 |
| 07/30/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 07/29/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 07/29/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 07/24/2025 | 77.1607(n) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $1,968 |
| 07/24/2025 | 77.1104 | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $267 |
| 07/24/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 07/24/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $818 |
| 07/22/2025 | 77.1000 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,968 |
| 07/22/2025 | 77.505 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,968 |
| 07/22/2025 | 77.603 | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $1,968 |
| 07/16/2025 | 77.1607(n) | S&S | ModNegligence | $959 |
| 07/09/2025 | 77.208(d) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $549 |
| 07/08/2025 | 77.404(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $1,320 |
| 07/01/2025 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $883 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 83 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 10/01/2025 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 09/19/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
| 08/07/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 7d lost |
| 06/09/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 96d lost |
| 05/12/2025 | DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 04/25/2025 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/25/2025 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 125d lost |
| 03/31/2025 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 02/24/2025 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 116 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | 03/03/2026 | 47.50 | 5 |
| 01/14/2026 | 01/14/2026 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 01/05/2026 | 01/07/2026 | 19.75 | 1 |
| 10/01/2025 | 02/11/2026 | 340.50 | 6 |
| 09/17/2025 | 09/17/2025 | 7.50 | 1 |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/21/2025 | 11.00 | 1 |
| 06/05/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 351.25 | 7 |
| 04/24/2025 | 04/24/2025 | 7.75 | 1 |
| 04/08/2025 | 04/10/2025 | 12.00 | 1 |
| 02/17/2025 | 02/17/2025 | 8.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Workman Creek Surface have?
Workman Creek Surface has 352 MSHA violations on record, of which 50 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $131K.
What type of mine is Workman Creek Surface?
Workman Creek Surface is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Clear Creek, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 290 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Workman Creek Surface?
According to MSHA records, Workman Creek Surface has 83 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Workman Creek Surface?
Workman Creek Surface is operated by Republic Energy LLC and controlled by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. MSHA Mine ID: 4609475.