ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Coal Corporation today announced the Patriot Surface Mine, located in Henderson County, Kentucky, received a Surface Safety Award from the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources. The award was presented for the safest surface mining operation in the Madisonville District and was based on the number of reportable injuries, regulatory compliance and overall safety performance of the operation. The Patriot Surface Mine produces more than 1.0 million tons of thermal coal per year.
"A continuous emphasis on safety is embedded in our culture at Patriot. Safety is part of every shift, every day in our mines," said President & Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Whiting. "Employees at the Patriot Surface Mine have worked nearly three years without a reportable or lost time injury. We are pleased to be recognized for this operation's outstanding safety record."
About Patriot Coal
Patriot Coal Corporation is a leading producer and marketer of coal in the eastern United States, with 14 current mining complexes in Appalachia and the Illinois Basin. The Company ships to domestic and international electricity generators, industrial users and metallurgical coal customers, and controls approximately 1.8 billion tons of proven and probable coal reserves. The Company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PCX.
Patriot Coal Corporation
CONTACT: Janine Orf of Patriot Coal Corporation, +1-314-275-3680,
jorf@patriotcoal.com
Web Site: http://www.patriotcoal.com/
