# HOISTING
> MSHA accident `220042260015` · 08/06/2004 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** HOISTING
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202010)
## Narrative

The slope hoist at our Weatland Portal failed to operate properly.  The investigation revealed that the slack rope switch located near the hoist drum had been tripped causing the malfunction.  The switch was reset and the hoist was returned to operation.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*