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A petition for modification was submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Wolf Run Mining, LLC, requesting a change in the safety standard for respirable dust protection at the Leer South Mine in West Virginia. The mining company wishes to use alternative protective gear, specifically the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and the CleanSpace EX Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), which are not currently MSHA-approved. The petition argues that these respirators provide an equivalent or better level of protection compared to the existing standards. The proposal outlines specific safety measures and training programs to ensure the safe use of these devices. Public comments on this petition are open until May 19, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), under the Department of Labor, announced the approval of several petitions for modification of mandatory safety standards in mines. These petitions, which were evaluated between July 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, allow for alternative safety methods that provide miners with protection comparable to the original standards. Among the modifications granted are those for Peabody Twentymile Coal Mining in Colorado and Panther Creek Mining in West Virginia, addressing various electrical safety regulations at the respective mines. The decisions were based on a detailed investigation of the conditions at the mines and compliance with specific safety requirements.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, to modify the safety standards for its Bailey Mine in Pennsylvania. Consol seeks permission to use certain battery-powered vibration analyzers that are not currently approved under existing MSHA standards within 150 feet of active mining areas. The request is due to a lack of available MSHA-approved equipment following the discontinuation of previously certified devices. Consol believes that their proposed equipment provides an equivalent level of safety and proposes checks and precautions to ensure miner safety. The public can comment on this petition until January 9, 2025.

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.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), part of the Labor Department, received a petition from ACNR Holdings, Inc. to modify existing safety standards for certain mines in West Virginia. They propose using the 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) as an alternative for respirable dust protection near mining areas. ACNR Holdings argues that their proposed alternative method will provide the same or better safety for miners. The public is invited to comment on this petition by May 19, 2025.

ACNR Holdings, Inc. has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a change to existing safety standards for mining equipment. They want to use a new type of air-purifying respirator, the 3M Versaflo TR-800, in their mines to protect workers from dust. The request is specific to certain mines in West Virginia and suggests that the new respirator meets necessary safety requirements for areas with potential methane gas. Miners will be trained to use and maintain the equipment safely.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Blue Diamond Coal Co. requesting a modification to safety standards for using certain respirators in mines. The company wishes to use unapproved power purifying respirators near specific mining areas, arguing these provide better protection and comfort for miners, especially those unable to wear tight-fitting masks. The petition outlines safety procedures and training plans for the proposed respirators. Comments on this petition are open until March 21, 2025.

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.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from South32 Hermosa Inc. seeking to modify safety standards for their Hermosa Mine in Arizona. The company proposes using portable MineARC Refuge Chambers with onboard life-support supplies instead of external systems for air and water, arguing these provide at least equal protection in emergencies. MSHA is accepting comments on this petition until January 6, 2025. The modification aims to enhance safety by ensuring refuges are self-contained and less vulnerable to mine hazards.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from ACNR Holdings, Inc. to modify current safety standards, allowing the use of 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirators in specific mines. This proposal seeks to replace the discontinued 3M airstream helmets and introduces an alternative method to ensure miner safety in hazardous locations, compatible with methane potential. The petition includes guidelines for equipment examination, battery handling, and miner training to maintain safety and compliance with federal regulations. Comments on this petition can be submitted until May 19, 2025.