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Rockwell Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a change to existing safety rules at its Coal Branch No. 1 Mine in West Virginia. The company wants permission to use certain powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), which are not MSHA-approved, in various parts of the mine. They argue that these devices provide a safe and comfortable alternative for respiratory protection, especially for miners who struggle with existing equipment due to facial hair or inability to fit-test. The petition outlines training and inspection protocols to ensure safety and seeks to expand respirator options for miners under new regulations concerning silica exposure.

Rockwell Mining, LLC has requested a modification to allow the use of certain Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) within 150 feet of pillar workings or longwall faces at their Gateway Eagle Mine in West Virginia. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is considering this petition, which suggests using two specific models of PAPRs—CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800—that are not currently MSHA-approved but deemed intrinsically safe by the manufacturer. Rockwell argues that these devices provide high levels of respiratory protection and comfort, especially for miners with facial hair who struggle with traditional respirators. They propose comprehensive training and maintenance protocols to ensure miner safety.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Blue Diamond Coal Co. seeking to modify existing safety standards to allow specific types of powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) in certain mining areas. The company requested permission to use the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800 PAPRs, which are not MSHA-approved but are claimed to be intrinsically safe. These respirators offer continuous airflow and may better protect miners, including those with facial hair, from harmful dust than the current equipment. The proposal includes specific training and safety checks to ensure the devices' safe use.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC, seeking to modify an existing safety standard at the Flying Eagle Mine in West Virginia. The company wants approval to use specific powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) that are not MSHA-approved but are deemed intrinsically safe. They argue that these PAPRs provide better comfort and protection in hot conditions, especially for miners with facial hair. The company has outlined a detailed training and inspection plan to ensure these PAPRs are used safely.

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.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Mingo Logan Coal, LLC, seeking to use new respirators for miners at the Mountaineer II Mine in West Virginia. The company wants to use the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) near certain mining areas as these new models offer better protection and comfort for miners working in dusty conditions. The petition includes detailed procedures to ensure safety standards are maintained, even though the respirators are not approved by MSHA. Mingo Logan Coal claims that the new respirators offer the same level of safety as existing standards.