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  • 2025-04716 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13208
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    ICG Beckley, LLC has asked the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to allow the use of certain air purifying respirators to protect miners at its Beckley Pocahontas Mine in West Virginia. These respirators, specifically the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800, are not currently approved under MSHA standards, but the company argues they offer comparable protection and comfort, especially in hot working conditions. The petition highlights issues with the supply and discontinuation of previously used equipment and outlines rigorous inspection and training procedures to ensure safety. MSHA is accepting public comments on the petition until April 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    ICG Beckley, which runs a mine, is asking for permission to use special masks to keep workers safe, even though these masks aren't officially approved yet. They believe the new masks work well and are asking people to share their thoughts about this idea by April 21, 2025.

  • 2025-04718 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13214
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    ICG Beckley wants to use special breathing masks in mines to keep workers safe from dust. These masks are not approved by the mine safety group, but the company promises to train workers and check the masks often to make sure they work well.