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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from ACI Tygart Valley requesting permission to use alternative respirable dust protection equipment at the Leer Mine, due to the discontinuation of previously used equipment. They propose to use the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) as replacements, despite these not being MSHA-approved. ACI Tygart Valley argues that the proposed equipment provides equivalent safety measures and includes training and inspection protocols to ensure miner safety. MSHA will consider public comments on this proposed modification until April 21, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Century Mining, LLC to modify a safety standard related to electric equipment used in mines. Due to the discontinuation of certain respirators, the company seeks permission to use alternative battery-powered respirators, which include the PureFlo, 3M Versaflo, and Drager models. These alternatives are not MSHA-approved but meet other safety standards. The petition outlines the use, maintenance, and training conditions for these devices to ensure miners' safety without compromising existing protective measures against respirable dust.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), part of the Labor Department, received a petition from ACNR Holdings, Inc. to modify existing safety standards for certain mines in West Virginia. They propose using the 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) as an alternative for respirable dust protection near mining areas. ACNR Holdings argues that their proposed alternative method will provide the same or better safety for miners. The public is invited to comment on this petition by May 19, 2025.

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 Century Mining, LLC to modify existing safety standards for using alternative respirable dust protection equipment. The petitioner seeks to use battery-powered respirators like the PureFlo ESM+ PF60, 3M Versaflo TR-300N, and Drager X-plore 8700 rather than the outdated 3M Airstream helmet, which is no longer available due to component disruptions. They assert that this alternative method will offer the same level of protection for miners while complying with safety standards. The proposed change includes specific guidelines for training, inspection, and usage to ensure miner safety, even though these new products do not currently meet MSHA approval.