Belt, Safety
Object number2011.83.1
Mediumleather; various metals
Credit LineIn memory of Lloyd Richardson
DescriptionBrown leather belt with buckle. Brass plate attached near back side; engraved with owner's name. Black elastic band connected to belt with gold text with company safety message.Dimensions2 x 46 in. (5.1 x 116.8 cm)InscriptionsBrass plate attached near back side; engraved: "L.RICHARDSON".
Black elastic band connected to belt with gold text: "CONSOL'S GOAL ZERO ACCIDENTS".
Historical NotesBelt that belonged to the donor Dolores Richardson's husband, Lloyd Richardson. Lloyd worked for the Renton Mine that was owned by Consol. He was the last union miner to work at the site until it closed in 1983; when it reopened, the mine was no longer a union operation.
Previous owner
Lloyd Richardson
Related institution
Consolidated Coal Company
Terms
On View
Not on view1939-1945
1939-1945
Mine Safety Appliances Company
1961