Key Takeaway

EDM No. 1 Mine is a active underground mine producing Coal, located in Capels, Mcdowell County, WV. It has 682 violations on record (90 S&S) and $230K in proposed penalties. Operated by Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc.

EDM No. 1 Mine

Active Underground Coal

Operator: Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc

Controller: Edward A Asbury

Location: Capels, Mcdowell County, WV

Employees: 9

682
Violations
90
S&S Violations
6
Accidents
$230K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/12/2025 75.370(a)(1) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/11/2025 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/08/2025 75.1722(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/08/2025 75.512 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/04/2025 77.1605(d) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/03/2025 75.400 S&S ModNegligence $1,679
12/03/2025 75.1731(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,818
12/03/2025 75.1731(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $366
12/03/2025 75.1731(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,818
12/01/2025 75.1722(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
12/01/2025 75.604(b) S&S LowNegligence $1,126
12/01/2025 75.1732(b)(1) S&S LowNegligence $1,126
12/01/2025 75.604(b) S&S LowNegligence $1,126
12/01/2025 75.400 Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/24/2025 75.1714-2(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/24/2025 Non-S&S LowNegligence $252
11/24/2025 75.1107-16(b) Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
11/24/2025 75.1100-2(b) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151
11/19/2025 75.1725(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,126
11/19/2025 75.1722(a) S&S ModNegligence $1,126

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
05/06/2025 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
07/02/2023 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None
03/05/2020 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
08/07/2019 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 221d lost
12/31/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost
11/03/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 110d lost

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/29/2026 9.50 1
12/03/2025 12/03/2025 11.25 1
12/01/2025 12/01/2025 1.00 1
11/05/2025 12/18/2025 141.50 4
09/24/2025 09/24/2025 9.50 1
09/16/2025 09/17/2025 11.50 1
08/15/2025 08/15/2025 2.25 1
08/04/2025 08/20/2025 69.50 3
06/24/2025 06/25/2025 8.00 1
04/01/2025 05/16/2025 128.50 2

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4609507
Mine TypeUnderground
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees9
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift8.0
Coordinates37.4805560, -81.5819440
Nearest TownCapels

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does EDM No. 1 Mine have?

EDM No. 1 Mine has 682 MSHA violations on record, of which 90 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $230K.

What type of mine is EDM No. 1 Mine?

EDM No. 1 Mine is a Underground mine producing Coal, located in Capels, Mcdowell County, WV. It currently has 9 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at EDM No. 1 Mine?

According to MSHA records, EDM No. 1 Mine has 6 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates EDM No. 1 Mine?

EDM No. 1 Mine is operated by Raw Coal Mining Company, Inc and controlled by Edward A Asbury. MSHA Mine ID: 4609507.