UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | |||||||
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) | January 15, 2014 | ||||||
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | |||||||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | |||||||
Delaware | 1-16463 | 13-4004153 | |||||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||||
701 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri | 63101-1826 | ||||||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | ||||||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 314-342-3400 | |||||||
N/A | |||||||
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) | |||||||
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 1.04. Mine Safety - Reporting of Shutdowns and Patterns of Violation.
On January 15, 2014, Peabody Powder River Mining, LLC, a subsidiary of Peabody Energy Corporation, was issued an imminent danger order under section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The mine involved was the North Antelope Rochelle Mine located near Gillette, Wyoming. On that date, an inspector from the Mine Safety and Health Administration alleged that excess coal accumulations and coal dust were present in an area within a crusher facility where “hot work” was being conducted. Management immediately implemented corrective measures and within five hours the order was terminated and the affected area was released to the mine for normal activities.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | |||
January 21, 2014 | By: | /s/ Kenneth L. Wagner | |
Name: Kenneth L. Wagner | |||
Title: Vice President, Assistant General | |||
Counsel and Assistant Secretary | |||
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