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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Canyon Fuel Company, LLC to use an alternative respiratory protection method at the Sufco Mine in Utah. The company proposes using the Drager X-plore 8000 powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) to protect miners from dust exposure, as it offers features like constant air flow and safety in hazardous conditions. This alternative is proposed due to shortages of the currently approved 3M Versa Flo units. Comments on the petition must be submitted to MSHA by April 2, 2025.

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.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reviewing a request from ICG Beckley, LLC to change a safety regulation. Specifically, they want to use newer, unapproved air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) in certain mining areas where older versions were used but have been discontinued. The petition explains why these new devices are safe and why sticking to the old rule could make things less safe for miners. Comments on this request must be sent to MSHA by April 21, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC, requesting a change to current safety standards. The petition seeks to use the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) that are not currently MSHA-approved, but provide an alternative method of protection for miners. These PAPRs offer constant airflow and are said to be more comfortable, particularly for miners who have facial hair or cannot wear tight-fitting respirators. The proposed modification includes specific conditions for training, maintenance, and use to ensure safety is not compromised.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC to modify safety regulations regarding equipment used at their Coal Branch No. 2 Mine in West Virginia. The company seeks permission to use two types of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), which are not MSHA-approved, because they believe these PAPRs offer better respiratory protection and comfort for miners, especially those with facial hair or who cannot wear tight-fitting respirators. The proposal outlines detailed training, inspection, and maintenance guidelines to ensure safety and compliance. Public comments on the petition are to be submitted by January 15, 2025.

Rockwell Mining, LLC has requested a modification to allow the use of certain Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) within 150 feet of pillar workings or longwall faces at their Gateway Eagle Mine in West Virginia. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is considering this petition, which suggests using two specific models of PAPRs—CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800—that are not currently MSHA-approved but deemed intrinsically safe by the manufacturer. Rockwell argues that these devices provide high levels of respiratory protection and comfort, especially for miners with facial hair who struggle with traditional respirators. They propose comprehensive training and maintenance protocols to ensure miner safety.

In a petition submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Blue Diamond Coal Co. seeks to modify safety standards to allow the use of specific Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) that are not currently MSHA-approved. They argue that these devices, the CleanSpace EX and the 3M Versaflo TR-800, are intrinsically safe and provide continuous airflow for respiratory protection in harsh conditions. The company believes that offering these PAPRs will give miners additional options for respiratory protection and comfort, especially for those who have difficulty with fit requirements. The petition outlines detailed procedures and safety checks to ensure the PAPRs' safe use, ensuring they provide no less protection than existing standards.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from ICG Beckley, LLC for a modification to existing mine safety standards. The company wants to use unapproved Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), specifically the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800, in certain mining environments. These devices are suggested as alternatives to the discontinued 3M Airstream helmet, providing respiratory protection from coal mine dust. ICG Beckley argues that their use will maintain or enhance miner safety, even though these devices aren't MSHA approved. They propose extensive training, regular inspections, and strict conditions for using these PAPRs to ensure miner safety.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Mingo Logan Coal, LLC to modify existing safety standards for the Mountaineer II Mine in West Virginia. The petition seeks permission to use two types of respiratory protection devices, the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and the CleanSpace EX, as an alternative to currently approved equipment, which has been discontinued. The petitioner claims these devices provide the same level of safety and protection against coal dust, although they are not MSHA-approved. The proposal includes specific safety measures and training requirements for the use of these devices.

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.