Form 8-K

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): April 29, 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 or organization)

 

(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 April 29, 2004, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

 

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On April 29, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished 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/ Dennis L. Zeitler


    Dennis L. Zeitler
    Vice President - Finance

 

Date: April 29, 2004

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number


 

Description


99.1  

Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated April 29, 2004, announcing financial

results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

 

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