The full details of the accident are still unknown, but the mining company has informed federal officials. The mine was recently under  a close watch by the Mine Safety and Health Administration after receiving several citations.

Peabody said that they were taking aggressive action to correct the issue that they were cited for. This mine had a workforce of 400 people and sold 3.7 million tons of coal to customers in 2008. Peabody is a Missouri-based company that sells near 255 million tons of coal a year.

Industrial and construction accidents can cause serious injury to all involved, our condolences are with the family of the victim.

A man was trying walk to safety after his vehicle was involved in a car accident on I-70 when he was struck by two vehicles. The accident began when a 20-year-old driver lost control of his SUV and slammed into the median which caused the vehicle to spin around before coming to a stop facing east in the westbound lanes.

The man then got out of the car to walk to safety when he was struck by a Ford Ranger and then by a second vehicle who fled the scene. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact the Springfield car accident lawyers of Strong-Garner-Bauer by calling 417-887-4300.

If someone you love has been killed in a car accident, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim against the person or persons responsible. For more information on auto accidents and wrongful death claims, contact the Springfield personal injury lawyers of Strong-Garner-Bauer at 417-887-4300 today.