Responsibility Report - Peabody Energy

employee responsibility | 24members are immediately withdrawn from the area until the issue is resolved andappropriate readings obtained.Peabody’s safety measures often go beyond regulatory requirements. The companyhas approximately 65 safety chambers installed at Peabody’s underground operations,placed in every working section and equipped with oxygen, food and water for up to32 workers for 96 hours in an emergency. Mines also are equipped with thousandsof self-contained self-rescue units, and inspections are performed in advance of everyshift as well as during extensive regular audits.The company’s Crisis Management Plans are regularly reviewed, updated and aligned.This past year, global teams also evaluated Peabody’s fire protection standards.2011 Safety Awards and RecognitionAustralia• Eaglefield MineAustralian Mining Prospect Award for Excellencein Mine Occupational Health and Safety• Wambo MineFourth Place49th Australian Mines Rescue Competition• North Goonyella MineFourth Place and Chief Inspector’s TrophyE.K. Healy Cup Memorial Competition• North Goonyella MineFourth PlaceQueensland Mines Rescue Service Memorial CupAmericasSouthern Powder River Basin• Rawhide MinePresident’s Award as Safest Surface MinePeabody Energy• North Antelope Rochelle MineSecond Place31st International Mine Rescue CompetitionColoradoPeabody Energy Australia is a major sponsor of the Central Queensland Rescuehelicopter, which provides evacuation capacity for the industry and life-savingrescue for Queensland communities.• Twentymile MineFirst Place, Combined First Aid/Field ContestColorado Mine Rescue Association – Four Corners Mine Rescue, First Aid andBench Contest• Twentymile MineSecond Place, First AidAlabama Coal Association Mine Rescue Contest• Twentymile MineSecond Place, Combined First Aid/Field ContestsAlabama Coal Association Mine Rescue Contest