Form 8K

 

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): May 5, 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 May 5, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 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 May 5, 2005, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 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: May 5, 2005

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number


  

Description


99.1    Mine Safety Appliances Company Press Release dated May 5, 2005, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.

 

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