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  • 2024-29210 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100545
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC, requesting a change to existing safety standards for specific equipment used in mines. The petition seeks approval for the use of unapproved Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in the Flying Eagle Mine in West Virginia. Rockwell Mining argues that the PAPRs, which are not currently MSHA-approved, offer equivalent or better protection for miners compared to the existing standards. As part of the petition, Rockwell proposes safety procedures, regular equipment checks, and training for miners to ensure the PAPRs can be safely used in mine conditions. Comments on this petition are due by January 13, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants to use a special mask to help miners breathe safely, but these masks don't have the usual safety approval. They promise to keep checking the masks and train everyone to use them safely.

  • 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.

  • 2025-04715 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13210
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    A petition has been submitted by ACI Tygart Valley to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a modification to the current safety standards for the Leer Mine in West Virginia. The petition asks to use new respiratory protective equipment, specifically the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX powered air purifying respirators, as an alternative to existing equipment that is no longer available. Even though these new respirators are not MSHA-approved, the petitioner argues that they provide equivalent safety standards. The petition includes detailed safety and operational conditions, and public comments are invited until April 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    A mine wants to use new air masks to keep its workers safe, but these masks haven't been officially approved yet. The mine believes these masks work just as well as the old ones that can't be used anymore and is asking for permission to use them.