Search Results for keywords:"CleanSpace EX PAPRs"

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  • 2025-06722 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16560
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Wolf Run Mining, LLC, to modify existing safety standards for their Leer South Mine in West Virginia. Wolf Run Mining wants permission to use alternative respiratory protection equipment, the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), instead of currently approved devices. The company argues that these new devices provide the same level of safety because they are lighter and have features suitable for a mining environment, despite not being MSHA-approved as permissible. The proposed change includes specific safety and training measures to ensure the equipment's safe use, including regular inspections and training for workers on the new equipment.

    Simple Explanation

    Wolf Run Mining asked for a rule change so they can use different safety masks that are lighter and easier to wear in their mine. But there's a concern because these new masks aren't officially approved, and using them might make safety rules a bit tricky for the workers to follow.

  • 2024-29499 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101632
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    Rockwell Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a change to existing safety rules at its Coal Branch No. 1 Mine in West Virginia. The company wants permission to use certain powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), which are not MSHA-approved, in various parts of the mine. They argue that these devices provide a safe and comfortable alternative for respiratory protection, especially for miners who struggle with existing equipment due to facial hair or inability to fit-test. The petition outlines training and inspection protocols to ensure safety and seeks to expand respirator options for miners under new regulations concerning silica exposure.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants to use special masks that help workers breathe better in their coal mine, but these masks aren't officially approved yet. They believe these masks will help people who have trouble using the regular ones.

  • 2024-29212 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100543
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC, seeking to modify an existing safety standard at the Flying Eagle Mine in West Virginia. The company wants approval to use specific powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) that are not MSHA-approved but are deemed intrinsically safe. They argue that these PAPRs provide better comfort and protection in hot conditions, especially for miners with facial hair. The company has outlined a detailed training and inspection plan to ensure these PAPRs are used safely.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants special permission to use a type of safe breathing mask in their mine that's not usually allowed, saying it helps workers breathe better, especially if they have beards, but others worry about safety and fairness.

  • 2025-04717 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13213
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    Sunrise Coal, LLC has requested a modification to existing safety standards from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). They want to use specific non-approved respirators at their Indiana mines due to their benefits, such as providing a continuous flow of fresh air and accommodating miners unable to use tight-fitting masks. Sunrise Coal argues that their alternative methods ensure equal or greater safety compared to the current standards. Interested parties can submit comments to MSHA by April 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Sunrise Coal wants to change safety rules so they can use special breathing masks at their Indiana mines. They say these masks are safe and helpful for workers who can't wear regular ones. People can share their thoughts about this idea with the Mine Safety and Health folks by April 21, 2025.