Coal Mines Ditch Dinosaur-Era Flame Lamps: Safety Glow-Up!
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
MSHA is updating rules to stop allowing old-fashioned flame safety lamps in underground coal mines. This change affects miners and mine operators by removing outdated gear while keeping everyone just as safe. The update saves time and money by focusing on modern, reliable equipment without changing safety levels.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Removal of Flame Safety Lamps
If you work in or run an underground coal mine, MSHA proposes to remove flame safety lamps from the list of permissible electric face equipment in 30 CFR part 75. That means flame safety lamps would no longer be allowed in underground coal mines; MSHA says the change keeps the same level of protection while saving time and money by relying on modern equipment.
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