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  • 2024-28885 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99284
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting permission to use specific non-permissible battery-powered vibration analyzers and data collectors at the Bailey Mine in Pennsylvania. The issue arose because these devices were needed to replace older equipment that was no longer available, as there were no new MSHA-approved devices on the market. The company argues that using these devices does not compromise the safety of miners, as they are compliant with other international safety standards. The petition outlines various safety measures and training protocols that Consol will follow to ensure safe operation of the equipment in potentially hazardous mining environments.

    Simple Explanation

    Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company wants permission to use new gadgets in their mine because the old ones are no longer made. They promise these new gadgets are safe and follow world safety rules, but some grown-ups are asking if they really are as safe or if they're just trying to save money.

  • 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.

  • 2025-03390 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11069
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Peabody Twentymile Mining, LLC, requesting a change to safety standards at the Foidel Creek Mine in Colorado. The company wants permission to use a new type of respirator, the Drager X-plore 8700 PAPR, due to the discontinuation of the previously used 3M Airstream helmet. To ensure miner safety, Peabody has proposed several conditions for using the new equipment, including inspections, training, and compliance with methane safety requirements. The goal is to maintain the same level of protection for workers as the original safety standards.

    Simple Explanation

    Peabody Twentymile Mining wants to use a new breathing mask for miners because the old one isn't made anymore, and they promise to make sure it's safe by checking it and training workers on how to use it properly.