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): September 10, 2002
MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-2504 25-0668780
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
121 Gamma Drive
RIDC Industrial Park
O'Hara Township
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 412-967-3000
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
All exhibits are furnished pursuant to Item 9.
Exhibit Number
99.1 Press Release
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 10, 2002, the Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit
99.1
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
Date: September 10, 2002 By S/Dennis L. Zeitler
Dennis L. Zeitler
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description Method of Filing
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99.1 Press Release dated September 10, 2002 Furnished herewith