# ENTRAPMENT
> MSHA accident `220053080061` · 10/27/2005 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** ENTRAPMENT
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

Oakdale portal elevator was inoperable from the start of the midnight shift until about 4:00 a.m.  The problem was a malfunctioning gate latch. Repairs were made by elevator repair contractor. No entrapment at this time. However, at 4""10 a.m. the elevator malfunctioned again and stopped about 100' down the shaft with 18 employees on board. Entrapped for 30 minutes. No injuries.

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