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  • 2024-28420 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96681
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC, seeking to modify existing safety standards for their Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine in West Virginia. The company wants to use specific Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) as alternative safety equipment, which are not currently approved by MSHA but are deemed intrinsically safe by the manufacturers. They argue that these PAPRs provide better protection and comfort for miners, especially those with facial hair who find it difficult to use standard respirators. The proposal includes specific guidelines for training, inspection, and usage of the PAPRs to ensure miner safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The mining company wants to use new safety masks that are more comfy for miners with beards but haven't been fully approved by the usual safety watchdogs. They promise to teach miners how to use them right so everyone stays safe.

  • 2024-29027 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99287
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC, seeking permission to use certain unapproved powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) in their mine. These respirators, including the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800, offer benefits like airflow comfort and suitability for miners with facial hair. Rockwell Mining argues these devices provide equal or better protection than currently approved options. The request also includes conditions like equipment inspection, miner training, and specific battery safety measures. Comments on the petition are open until January 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants to use special masks in their mine that are not officially approved yet, saying they help miners breathe better, especially if they have beards. They promise to keep the equipment safe and teach the miners how to use them, and people can say what they think about this idea until January 9, 2025.