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  • 2024-29211 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100547
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC, requesting a modification to current safety standards. The petition concerns the use of unapproved Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) at the Flying Eagle Mine in West Virginia. The company proposes using alternative respirators, which they claim offer safety and comfort benefits over existing options, although these devices are not MSHA-approved. The petition outlines that the proposed changes will maintain miner safety and includes detailed conditions for their use, inspection, and maintenance.

    Simple Explanation

    A mining company wants to use a new kind of mask to help miners breathe better while working, but these masks haven't been officially approved yet. Before they can try them out, the company needs special permission, and they must show these masks will keep the miners just as safe.

  • 2024-28516 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97075
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC requesting a change to existing safety rules. The petition seeks permission to use battery-powered radios in mining operations, arguing these radios provide the same level of safety as the current standards. Peabody explains that the previously approved radios are no longer available, hence the need to use alternative radios that are safe and practical for the work environment. Comments on this petition are being accepted until January 6, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Peabody Mining wants to use new radios in the mines because the old ones are not made anymore, and they say these new radios are just as safe. People can say what they think about this idea until January 6, 2025.