Search Results for keywords:"Blue Diamond Mining LLC"

Found 2 results

Search Results: keywords:"Blue Diamond Mining LLC"

💰 Only
Oldest Newest
  • 2025-02773 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9920
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    Blue Diamond Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) seeking to modify existing safety regulations. They propose using certain powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), which are not currently MSHA-approved, near pillar workings or longwall faces in their Bear Branch 2 mine in Kentucky. The company argues that these PAPRs offer effective and comfortable protection against coal dust and are necessary as other approved options are unavailable. They commit to training miners, maintaining safety records, and inspecting equipment to ensure safety compliance.

    Simple Explanation

    Blue Diamond Mining wants to use special air masks to keep workers safe from coal dust, even though these masks are not officially approved for use in mines. They promise to teach workers how to use them safely and keep a close eye on everything to make sure everyone stays protected.

  • 2025-02772 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9923
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Blue Diamond Mining, LLC, to modify a safety standard for using unapproved Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in specific areas of their mine. They wish to allow the use of certain PAPRs, like the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800, which are not approved by MSHA but are considered safe by the manufacturer. The company argues that these respirators offer effective and comfortable protection, especially for workers with facial hair or those unable to wear tight-fitting respirators. The proposed modification includes detailed inspection, training, and maintenance protocols to ensure safety measures are upheld.

    Simple Explanation

    A company wants to use special masks in their mine that are comfy and work well, but these masks haven't been officially approved by the safety bosses. They promise to check and clean the masks a lot and teach the workers how to use them safely.