General Information

Serial #

2365-0056

Part Number

1

Total Parts

2

AKA

self-rescuer

Patents

N/A

General Description

Moulded black synthetic, and bright and dull finish silver metal casing; red synthetic latch closure; round clear synthetic view window.

Dimensions

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

Length

19.5 cm

Width

8.5 cm

Height

18.5 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

Dräger

Country

Federal Republic of Germany

State/Province

Unknown

City

Lübeck

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Quebec

Period

This unit never used.

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 provide alternate source of oxygen for inhalation by wearer.

Technical

Example of personal gear worn by employees. It is designed for use in an emergency, enabling the wearer to escape from the danger zone in the presence of non-respirable or toxic gasses. It would have been carried by employee and returned at the end of each shift: this allowed for the daily inspection of the unit for external damage, and to check the colour of the moisture indicator. The Oxyboks K uses a solid oxygen base. The oxygen required for breathing is generated chemically form the reaction of potassium superoxide with the moisture and carbon dioxide of the exhaled air. If the wearer was in motion [ie. walking, climbing, etc] the Oxyboks K would supply approx. 30 minutes of oxygen; a miner at rest [ie. sitting and waiting for rescue] could expect over 2 hours of oxygen. Each unit was designed to used only once and had an expected service life of approx. 5 years. [Ref. 2]

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

"Dräger/ [symbol] OXY [symbol]/ BOKS K" AND "6733666/ 2365-0056/ 01/89" stamped in ink on metal cover."S18-4" stamped in ink on underside of unit.

Missing

Appears complete.

Finish

Moulded black synthetic, and bright and dull finish silver metal casing; red synthetic latch closure; round clear synthetic view window.

Decoration

Series of B&W graphics illustrating steps for using device (as outlined in Manual) appear on clamping straps.