Blue Diamond Coal Seeks Approval for Alternative Respiratory Protection in Kentucky Mine
February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (TNSFR) -- Blue Diamond Coal Co. has petitioned the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for a modification to existing safety regulations at its Calvary No. 81 mine in Leslie County, Kentucky. The company is requesting permission to use Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), specifically the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800, in areas where current rules prohibit unapproved electronic equipment.
The petition argues that these devices, though not . . .
The petition argues that these devices, though not . . .