Key Takeaway

Edwight Surface Mine is a active surface mine producing Coal, located in Montcoal, Raleigh County, WV. It has 445 violations on record (195 S&S) and $597K in proposed penalties. Operated by Sundial Mining LLC.

Edwight Surface Mine

Active Surface Coal

Operator: Sundial Mining LLC

Controller: Petri E Koivula; David Michael Jamison

Location: Montcoal, Raleigh County, WV

Employees: 30

445
Violations
195
S&S Violations
48
Accidents
$597K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
12/22/2025 47.44(b) S&S HighNegligence $2,503
12/22/2025 77.208(e) Non-S&S HighNegligence $504
12/22/2025 77.208(d) Non-S&S HighNegligence $504
12/22/2025 45.4 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/16/2025 77.209 Non-S&S ModNegligence $151
12/03/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S HighNegligence $592
12/03/2025 77.1606(c) S&S HighNegligence $8,315
12/03/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $504
12/01/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,679
12/01/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S HighNegligence $592
12/01/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S HighNegligence $1,679
12/01/2025 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $504
11/19/2025 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $193
11/19/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $2,503
11/19/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $2,712
11/18/2025 77.701 Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
11/18/2025 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
11/18/2025 77.1109(e)(1) Non-S&S ModNegligence $177
10/07/2025 77.1606(c) S&S ModNegligence $2,503
03/13/2025 77.1607(i) Non-S&S LowNegligence $151

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
12/18/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None
06/26/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
11/16/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost
04/07/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 66d lost
01/28/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost
07/27/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost
11/07/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
06/16/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
01/30/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted
11/09/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
01/07/2026 01/08/2026 5.00 1
10/15/2025 12/29/2025 122.25 3
10/07/2025 10/08/2025 13.50 1
07/14/2025 07/14/2025 7.00 1
04/08/2025 04/08/2025 8.00 1
04/01/2025 04/16/2025 67.00 2
03/13/2025 04/02/2025 22.00 1
01/31/2025 01/31/2025 7.00 1
10/17/2024 11/12/2024 113.50 2
07/03/2024 07/03/2024 3.50 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID4608977
Mine TypeSurface
StatusActive
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Employees30
Days/Week5.0
Hours/Shift10.0
Coordinates37.8580560, -81.5291670
Nearest TownMontcoal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Edwight Surface Mine have?

Edwight Surface Mine has 445 MSHA violations on record, of which 195 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $597K.

What type of mine is Edwight Surface Mine?

Edwight Surface Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Montcoal, Raleigh County, WV. It currently has 30 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Edwight Surface Mine?

According to MSHA records, Edwight Surface Mine has 48 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Edwight Surface Mine?

Edwight Surface Mine is operated by Sundial Mining LLC and controlled by Petri E Koivula; David Michael Jamison. MSHA Mine ID: 4608977.