UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 27, 2013
MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Pennsylvania | | 1-15579 | | 25-0668780 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania | | 16066-5207 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 724-776-8600
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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On November 27, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing delays in obtaining government approvals for MSA’s new self-contained breathing apparatus. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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| 99.1 | | Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated November 27, 2013, announcing delays in obtaining government approvals for MSA’s new self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY |
| (Registrant) |
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| By | | /s/ Douglas K. McClaine |
| | Douglas K. McClaine |
| | Vice President, General Counsel and |
| | Secretary |
Date: November 27, 2013
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated November 27, 2013, announcing delays in obtaining government approvals for MSA’s new self-contained breathing apparatus. |
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