ST. LOUIS, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Patriot Coal Corporation (NYSE: PCX) today reported that its Federal No. 2 mine near Fairview, West Virginia has resumed operation. The Company's enhanced ventilation plan has been implemented following approval from the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety & Health Administration. Production at the mine was suspended on February 18.
"Our team has worked hard to successfully address MSHA's concerns and implement this enhanced ventilation plan. We are pleased that the Federal mine has resumed operation in a relatively short period of time," said Patriot Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Whiting. "Maintaining a safe work environment for our employees has been our overarching goal as we suspended production and now reopen the mine. Consistent with our mission statement, safety will continue to be our highest priority and the cornerstone of our relationship with our employees."
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 electric utilities, 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.
