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): November 3, 2004

MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Pennsylvania   1-15579   25-0668780

 
(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

 
(Address of principal executive offices)
  (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 412-967-3000

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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Item 9.01. Exhibits

     
Exhibit Number
  Description
99.1
  Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated November 3, 2004, announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004.

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On November 3, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

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   
Date: November 3, 2004    Vice President - Finance   
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit    
Number
  Description
99.1
  Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated November 3, 2004, announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004.

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