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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) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, requesting a modification of existing safety standards for the use of specific battery-powered equipment at the Bailey Mine. Consol wants to use vibration analyzers and portable data collectors to safely predict and prevent equipment failures, as the currently approved devices are no longer manufactured. The company's proposal includes safety measures such as regular equipment inspections and training for personnel. They assert that the alternative methods will maintain the safety standards required by federal regulations.

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.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC, requesting a modification of existing safety standards for their North Eagle Mine in West Virginia. The modification seeks permission to use certain Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) that are not currently approved by MSHA, such as the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800, to provide miners with additional respiratory protection options. The petitioner asserts that these PAPRs are intrinsically safe and offer protection at least equal to current standards, especially for miners with facial hair who cannot use traditional respirators. The proposal includes specific safety measures and training requirements to ensure the equipment is used safely.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, asking for permission to modify safety standards to allow the use of specific battery-powered vibration analyzers and data collectors at the Harvey Mine in Pennsylvania. These devices, not originally meeting MSHA's standards, are needed because the previously approved models are no longer available. Consol explains that the new equipment is essential for predicting equipment failures, which helps maintain safety. The proposal includes safety measures such as regular inspections and restrictions on use in areas with high methane levels. MSHA is inviting public comments on this petition until January 9, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC to modify safety standards for the use of battery-powered equipment at their Harvey Mine in Pennsylvania. The company wants to use specific vibration analyzers and data collectors that are not currently approved by MSHA due to a lack of alternatives since the previous MSHA-approved equipment is no longer available. Consol argues that the new equipment, while not currently meeting MSHA's standards, provides a similar level of safety and is necessary for maintaining miner safety through predictive maintenance. The company proposes an alternative method for their use, ensuring that safety measures are upheld, and invites comments on this petition by January 9, 2025.