19 Feb 2025
🚧Petition to Modify Mining Safety Standards by Blue Diamond Coal Co.
Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
Summary
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Blue Diamond Coal Co.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory document outlines a petition for modification of safety standards affecting the mining industry, specifically regarding the use of unapproved Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs). Business owners must comply with new training and documentation regulations, which have financial and operational implications.