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): March 12, 2004
MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Pennsylvania | 1-15579 | 25-0668780 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
121 Gamma Drive
RIDC Industrial Park
O’Hara Township
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 967-3000
Item 7. Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated March 12, 2004, announcing the election of Diane M. Pearse to the Board of Directors and the retirement of Director Joseph L. Calihan. |
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 12, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing the election of Diane M. Pearse to the Board of Directors and the retirement of Director Joseph L. Calihan. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| By |
/s/ Douglas K. McClaine | |
| Douglas K. McClaine | ||
| Secretary and General Counsel | ||
Date: March 12, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated March 12, 2004, announcing the election of Diane M. Pearse to the Board of Directors and the retirement of Director Joseph L. Calihan. |
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