Key Takeaway

Capels Loadout is a nonproducing facility mine producing Coal, located in Welch, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 5 violations on record (2 S&S) and $1K in proposed penalties. Operated by High Country Mining, Inc..

Capels Loadout

NonProducing Facility Coal

Operator: High Country Mining, Inc.

Controller: Woodrow W Church; Darren J Spencer

Location: Welch, Mcdowell County, WV

Employees: 3

5
Violations
2
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$1K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
02/23/2023 77.1000 Non-S&S LowNegligence $143
12/13/2021 48.26 S&S ModNegligence $420
12/13/2021 77.1000 S&S ModNegligence $378
12/13/2021 71.404(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133
12/13/2021 71.209(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $133

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/06/2025 10/06/2025 3.00 1
04/18/2025 04/18/2025 2.75 1
10/03/2024 10/03/2024 2.25 1
04/19/2024 04/19/2024 4.25 1
10/13/2023 10/13/2023 3.00 1
06/26/2023 06/26/2023 7.25 1
02/22/2023 02/23/2023 5.25 1
05/06/2022 05/06/2022 6.00 1
12/13/2021 01/06/2022 36.00 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609620
Mine TypeFacility
StatusNonProducing
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees3
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.4383330, -81.5897220
Nearest TownWelch

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Capels Loadout have?

Capels Loadout has 5 MSHA violations on record, of which 2 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $1K.

What type of mine is Capels Loadout?

Capels Loadout is a Facility mine producing Coal, located in Welch, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 3 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Capels Loadout?

According to MSHA records, Capels Loadout has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Capels Loadout?

Capels Loadout is operated by High Country Mining, Inc. and controlled by Woodrow W Church; Darren J Spencer. MSHA Mine ID: 4609620.