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  • 2024-29031 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99288
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    A petition for modification was submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Rockwell Mining, LLC, requesting changes to safety standards at the Gateway Eagle Mine in West Virginia. The petition seeks to use certain Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), which are not MSHA-approved, to provide miners with more protective and comfortable respiratory options. The proposal includes using specific products like the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800 PAPRs and outlines their safe usage and maintenance. Comments on this petition are invited and must be submitted by January 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants to use new kinds of safety masks for miners that are not officially approved yet, and they are asking for permission to do this. People can tell the government what they think about this idea until January 9, 2025.

  • 2024-29028 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99911
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    Rockwell Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) seeking a change in the application of existing safety standards at their Eagle #3 Mine in West Virginia. They request the use of two specific respirators, the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800, which are not MSHA-approved, arguing these provide necessary protection and comfort for miners in hot conditions. The company proposes an alternative method, including specific training, inspection, and maintenance protocols, to ensure safety levels equivalent to existing standards. The petition indicates that these measures will expand respirator options and maintain miner safety without reducing current safety standards.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants to use special air masks for their workers that are not officially approved yet but promise to keep them cool and safe while working. They believe their plan will still protect everyone as much as the old rules do, even though they’re trying something a little different.