Coal Company Seeks Safety Rule Tweak at Underground Mine
Published Date: 4/3/2026
Notice
Summary
Marfork Coal Company wants to change some safety rules at their Glen Alum Tunnel Mine. They’re asking to use a different way to keep miners safe that works just as well or better. If approved, this could affect how safety checks are done and might save the company some time or money. Everyone has until May 4, 2026, to share their thoughts on this idea.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Request to Allow Battery-Powered PAPRs
Marfork Coal Company asks MSHA to change 30 CFR 75.1002(a) so miners at the Glen Alum Tunnel Mine (MSHA ID 46-09375) in Raleigh County, West Virginia can use a 3M Versaflow TR-800-HIK powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) motor/blower and battery. If MSHA approves the modification, miners at that mine could use PAPRs for respirable dust protection and comfort, and the company says it could save the company time or money. MSHA is accepting public comments on the petition through May 4, 2026.
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