Patriot Coal Reports Accident at Highland Mine, Kentucky

US coal miner Patriot Coal Corp. (OTCMKTS:PCXCQ) reported that one of its workers was fatally injured at its Highland mine, located near Henderson, Kentucky.

As quoted in the press release:

Eli Eldridge, a 34-year-old employee of Highland Mining Company, LLC, was fatally injured today when he was struck by a coal hauler while working underground at the Highland mine, located near Henderson, Kentucky. Patriot is fully cooperating with state and federal mine regulatory agencies as they investigate this incident.

Click here for the Patriot Coal Corp. (OTCMKTS:PCXCQ) press release