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): November 3, 2005

 


 

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

 


 

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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On November 3, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

Item 9.01. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number


 

Description


99.1   Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated November 3, 2005, announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005.

 

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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: November 3, 2005

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number


 

Description


99.1   Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated November 3, 2005, announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005.

 

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