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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99309
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, requesting a modification of existing safety standards for the use of specific battery-powered equipment at the Bailey Mine. Consol wants to use vibration analyzers and portable data collectors to safely predict and prevent equipment failures, as the currently approved devices are no longer manufactured. The company's proposal includes safety measures such as regular equipment inspections and training for personnel. They assert that the alternative methods will maintain the safety standards required by federal regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The government got a request from a coal company to use different kinds of machines to keep their mine safe because the old ones aren't made anymore. They promise to check the machines regularly and make sure everyone is trained to use them safely.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99293
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company to allow the use of specific battery-powered vibration analyzers and data collectors that are not currently approved under MSHA standards. The company argues that no approved devices are available for purchase since older models have been discontinued. They propose using SCOUT100EX, SCOUT140EX, and vb7 devices to maintain safety in their operations, asserting that their proposed methods provide equal if not greater safety for miners. The petition outlines specific conditions and procedures for using these devices to ensure mine safety, emphasizing the need for monitoring, training, and compliance with methane detection protocols.

    Simple Explanation

    A coal company wants permission to use special gadgets that check how much things shake in their mines because the ones approved are no longer available. They promise these gadgets are safe and explain how they'll use them carefully to keep everyone protected.