The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, asking for permission to modify safety standards to allow the use of specific battery-powered vibration analyzers and data collectors at the Harvey Mine in Pennsylvania. These devices, not originally meeting MSHA's standards, are needed because the previously approved models are no longer available. Consol explains that the new equipment is essential for predicting equipment failures, which helps maintain safety. The proposal includes safety measures such as regular inspections and restrictions on use in areas with high methane levels. MSHA is inviting public comments on this petition until January 9, 2025.
Simple Explanation
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company wants to use some new battery-powered gadgets to keep their mine machines from breaking, but these gadgets haven't been approved by the safety bosses yet. So, they're asking if they can use them with extra safety rules, and they want to know what people think about this idea by January 9, 2025.