Hat, Hard
Object number2006.134.3
Manufacturer
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Date1960
MediumPlastic; rubber; paper; fabric
Credit LineIn honor of James D. Janes
DescriptionPlastic hard hat, painted white with a blue stripe down the center.Dimensions5.25 x 7.5 x 10 x 25.7499 in. (13.3 x 19.1 x 25.4 x 65.4 cm)InscriptionsWhite and blue rectangular sticker on the front with text "JL / STEEL".
Above blue rectangular sticker is plastic label that is red with gold stripes and has text "PROD. PLANNING".
MarksEmbossed letters under the visor and lining "MSA".
Historical NotesThis hard hat was worn at Jones & Laughlin Steel Company by James D. Janes who worked for J&L Steel after serving three years in the Korean War. He first worked at the Aliquippa Works in the Industrial Engineering Department. In 1957, J&L built a strip mill; Jim worked for five years as Senior Turn Schedule, being promoted in 1962 to Schedule Planner, a position he held until 1982 when the mill shut down. He was then transferred to the Raw Materials division. At the age of 62, Jim was laid off, and was forced to take an early retirement.
Previous owner
James D. Janes
Related institution
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
Subjects
On View
On viewThere are no works to discover for this record.