General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

hard hat

Patents

N/A

General Description

Blue moulded synthetic hat fitted with black and grey rigid and flexible synthetic interior suspension frame; moulded black synthetic anchor point on helmet front fitted with magnetic silver metal plate; black rubber (?) strap with metal snaps fastened to hat back.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

28.0 cm

Width

22.0 cm

Height

20.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Mining and Metallurgy

Category

Personal gear

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Arkon

Country

Canada

State/Province

Quebec

City

Montreal

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Quebec

Period

Unknown

Canada

The CANMET-MMSL EXPERIMENTAL MINE in Val-d'Or, Quebec, was established in 1991 in response to Canadian and local mining industry needs for an increased emphasis on applied research. The former Beacon Gold Mine is an underground facility for in-situ testing and research in a true mining environment. The Experimental Mine is also available for individual companies to test equipment or for training purposes on a contract basis. CANMET-MMSL scientists at the Experimental Mine also offer a range of services to the local mining industry. The equipment suggested for acquisition represents the testing done by CANMET scientists. The mine comprises a unique underground hard rock testing site with an access ramp and five underground levels. There are two interconnected gold mines at this site. The earlier mine, Le Roy was opened from 1931-1932. It was operated by Le Roy Gold Mines Ltd. The Beacon II was open in mid-1980s and was owned by Mines Aurizon Ltd. There are over 2500 metres of drifts, plus raises and secondary openings and shrinkage stopes. Val d’Or area is very important to Canadian mining since gold was discovered there in 1923. Gold, copper, zinc and lead are still mined there today. Val d’Or had been and home to many mining companies such as Bourlamaque, Siscoe, Sigma, Sullivan, Lamaque, Osisco and Northern Star Mining. The history of the town reflects the region’s economic dependence on mining. [Ref. 1]

Function

To protect wearer's head from accidental contact, etc.

Technical

Example of personal gear worn by employees.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

"This Safety Cap meets O.S.H.A. requirements./ The shell and suspension will provide limited protection by reducing the effect of the falling objects/ striking the top of the shell. THEY DO NOT PROVIDE UNLIMITED PROTECTION./ NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY shell or suspension./ REGULARLY INSPECT shell and suspension and replace at first sign of wear or damage./ AVOID contact of this cap with energized dielectric conductors (Live Wires) or equipment./ DO NOT MAKE HOLES throught [sic] the shell as they will destroy dielectric protection and may reduce impact resistance./ DO NOT USE paints, solvents, gasoline or other chemicals etc... on this cap. They may reduce or destroy the impact resistance./ CLEAN ONLY WITH MILD SOAP AND WARM WATER/ MONTREAL, CANADA/ ARKON/ SAFETY CAP/ MADE IN CANADA". Other markings present, including "ANSI Z.89.1 - 1997/ TYPE 1/ CLASS E/ SIZE 52 - 62 cm/ 6 1/2 -7 3/4". Sizing chart marked in raised print on sliding band.

Missing

Appears complete.

Finish

Blue moulded synthetic hat fitted with black and grey rigid and flexible synthetic interior suspension frame; moulded black synthetic anchor point on helmet front fitted with magnetic silver metal plate; black rubber (?) strap with metal snaps fastened to hat back.

Decoration

N/A